What is the meaning or symbolism of joseph's coat of many colours in the Bible?

Answer 1

The coat of many colors was a sign of favoritism. Coats of color were usually worn by nobility and for Joseph to have been given this, meant that he was speical not only in his father's eyes, but also that he more than likely was a prince of that tribe.

Answer 2

The coat of many colors that was given to Joseph was a special present from his father Jacob. Genesis 37

"Israel loved Joseph more than all his children, because he was the son of his old age. And he made him a coat of many colors."

The coat was a token of leadership. See the attached Related Links for further background.

Answer 3

There were 14 colours... * Red * Lime Green *Yellow *Skye Blue *Pink *Light Brown *Dark Brown *Purple *Burgendy * Dark Blue *Olive *Cream *Dark Turquoise *Grey! There were 14 colours... * Red * Lime Green *Yellow *Skye Blue *Pink *Light Brown *Dark Brown *Purple *Burgendy * Dark Blue *Olive *Cream *Dark Turquoise *Grey!

Answer 4

A:Leon R. Kass (The Beginning of Wisdom: Reading Genesis) says that it was common practice in the ancient Near East for a tribal leader to give one of his sons a cloak as a sign of inheritance. Joseph was not the oldest son but was now chosen to be tribal leader on the death of his father, creating the beginnings of hatred from his brothers.

Answer 5

There are no special meaning as to the color of Joseph's coat. Only that his father Jacob liked him very, very much. He showed him favor by having a beautiful long coat made for him. Jacob especially loved Joseph "because he was the son of his old age" and the first child by his beloved wife, Rachel. (Genesis 37:3,4)

Answer 6

Joseph was given the coat of many colors by his father, ashe was his favorite son.

Answer 7

unity in the nations

Answer 8

Joseph's coat had Seven Colors

Answer 9

jacob