coat of many colors

1. The special coat that Jacob gave to his son Joseph; the coat made his other sons jealous and resentful. (See Jacob and Esau and Joseph and his brothers.)

Example Sentences

In an interview with WWD, the “Rockin’ Years” singer said the collection will be inclusive with lipsticks coming in a “Coat of Many Colors.”

From Los Angeles Times

Prokop said the service brought a new awareness to the congregation about a story from the Bible, Joseph and the coat of many colors.

From Seattle Times

Admans said: “I love the story of Joseph in Genesis. There is a queer theological interpretation that the coat of many colors is something akin to a princess dress. scholars aren’t sure how to translate this accurately. It’s its been called a beautiful robe, an ornamental robe.”

From Seattle Times

Onstage, Parton gave Heck a giant copy of her book, “Coat of Many Colors.”

From Seattle Times

Later, Parton — glamorous in a skirt, high heels, her signature blonde updo and hot-pink nail polish — picked up a rhinestone-encrusted black guitar and played a miniconcert, including “Coat of Many Colors.”

From Seattle Times