CRITICAL NOTES.— Genesis 37:3. The son of his old age] He was ninety years old when Joseph was horn. A COAT OF MANY COLOURS.] Heb. _A tunic of parts._ The expression occurs again in 2 Samuel 13:18, to describe the garment worn by kings’ daughters. “This was a coat reaching to the hands and feet, wo... [ Continue Reading ]
CRITICAL NOTES.— Genesis 37:18. Conspired.] Heb. “Cunningly plotted.”— GENESIS 37:19. THIS DREAMER.] Heb. “Lord, or master of dreams;” using the title in bitter scorn.— GENESIS 37:23. THEY STRIPT JOSEPH OF HIS COAT.] “According to Eastern habits, it would be his only garment. He entered Egypt nak... [ Continue Reading ]
CRITICAL NOTES.— Genesis 37:35. The grave.] Heb. _Sheol_. The unseen world, or the place of departed spirits. The A.V. also renders this word in some places _hell,_ in others _the pit._ Probably derived from Heb. verb _sha-al,_ to ask or inquire. It is that condition in which we _ask_ after the los... [ Continue Reading ]