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# Now
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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]])
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# loved
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This refers to brotherly love or love for a friend or family member. This is natural human love between friends or relatives.
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# of his old age
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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]])
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# He made him
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"Israel made Joseph"
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# a beautifully decorated garment
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"a beautiful robe"
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