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# Now
This word is used here to mark a change from the story to background information about Israel and Joseph. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/writing-background]])
# loved
This refers to brotherly love or love for a friend or family member. This is natural human love between friends or relatives.
# of his old age
This means that Joseph was born when Israel was an old man. Alternate translation: "who was born when Israel was an old man" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-idiom]])
# He made him
"Israel made Joseph"
# a beautifully decorated garment
"a beautiful robe"