Genesis 18:2
Genesis · Old Testament · Chapter 18
“And he lift up his eyes and looked, and, lo, three men stood by him: and when he saw them, he ran to meet them from the tent door, and bowed himself toward the ground,”Genesis 18:2
What Does Genesis 18:2 Mean?
Genesis 18:2 is found in the book of Genesis, chapter 18, verse 2 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Genesis 18:2 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Hebrews 13:2“Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.”Joshua 5:13“And it came to pass, when Joshua was by Jericho, that he lifted up his eyes and looked, and, behold, there stood a man over against him with his sword drawn in his hand: and Joshua went unto him, and said unto him, Art thou for us, or for our adversaries?”Genesis 18:22“And the men turned their faces from thence, and went toward Sodom: but Abraham stood yet before the LORD.”Genesis 19:1“And there came two angels to Sodom at even; and Lot sat in the gate of Sodom: and Lot seeing them rose up to meet them; and he bowed himself with his face toward the ground;”Judges 13:3“And the angel of the LORD appeared unto the woman, and said unto her, Behold now, thou art barren, and bearest not: but thou shalt conceive, and bear a son.”Genesis 23:7“And Abraham stood up, and bowed himself to the people of the land, even to the children of Heth.”Matthew 25:35“For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:”Genesis 18:16“And the men rose up from thence, and looked toward Sodom: and Abraham went with them to bring them on the way.”Genesis 32:24“And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day.”Genesis 33:3“And he passed over before them, and bowed himself to the ground seven times, until he came near to his brother.”Genesis 43:26“And when Joseph came home, they brought him the present which was in their hand into the house, and bowed themselves to him to the earth.”Genesis 43:28“And they answered, Thy servant our father is in good health, he is yet alive. And they bowed down their heads, and made obeisance.”Genesis 44:14“And Judah and his brethren came to Joseph’s house; for he was yet there: and they fell before him on the ground.”Exodus 18:7“And Moses went out to meet his father in law, and did obeisance, and kissed him; and they asked each other of their welfare; and they came into the tent.”Judges 13:6“Then the woman came and told her husband, saying, A man of God came unto me, and his countenance was like the countenance of an angel of God, very terrible: but I asked him not whence he was, neither told he me his name:”Ruth 2:10“Then she fell on her face, and bowed herself to the ground, and said unto him, Why have I found grace in thine eyes, that thou shouldest take knowledge of me, seeing I am a stranger?”1 Peter 4:9“Use hospitality one to another without grudging.”Genesis 23:12“And Abraham bowed down himself before the people of the land.”Genesis 32:13“And he lodged there that same night; and took of that which came to his hand a present for Esau his brother;”Genesis 42:6“And Joseph was the governor over the land, and he it was that sold to all the people of the land: and Joseph’s brethren came, and bowed down themselves before him with their faces to the earth.”
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