And when his brethren saw that their father loved him more than all his brethren, they hated him, and could not speak peaceably unto him.
When his brothers saw that their father loved Joseph more than all of them, they hated him and couldn't speak kindly to him.
This verse shows how Joseph's brothers became filled with hatred and resentment because their father clearly favored Joseph over them.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Genesis, Joseph was the favored son of Jacob, born to his beloved wife Rachel, which created jealousy among his older brothers who felt overlooked. Jacob's clear favoritism, such as giving Joseph a special coat, intensified this resentment and set the stage for family conflict. This verse highlights how parental partiality led to deep-seated hatred, making peaceful interactions impossible.
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