Genesis 25:12
Genesis · Old Testament · Chapter 25
“Now these are the generations of Ishmael, Abraham’s son, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah’s handmaid, bare unto Abraham:”Genesis 25:12
What Does Genesis 25:12 Mean?
Genesis 25:12 is found in the book of Genesis, chapter 25, verse 12 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 12 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (12)
These passages are connected to Genesis 25:12 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Genesis 17:20“And as for Ishmael, I have heard thee: Behold, I have blessed him, and will make him fruitful, and will multiply him exceedingly; twelve princes shall he beget, and I will make him a great nation.”Genesis 21:13“And also of the son of the bondwoman will I make a nation, because he is thy seed.”Psalms 83:6“The tabernacles of Edom, and the Ishmaelites; of Moab, and the Hagarenes;”Genesis 16:15“And Hagar bare Abram a son: and Abram called his son’s name, which Hagar bare, Ishmael.”Galatians 4:24“Which things are an allegory: for these are the two covenants; the one from the mount Sinai, which gendereth to bondage, which is Agar.”Genesis 16:10“And the angel of the LORD said unto her, I will multiply thy seed exceedingly, that it shall not be numbered for multitude.”1 Chronicles 5:10“And in the days of Saul they made war with the Hagarites, who fell by their hand: and they dwelt in their tents throughout all the east land of Gilead.”Genesis 2:4“These are the generations of the heavens and of the earth when they were created, in the day that the LORD God made the earth and the heavens,”Genesis 21:18“Arise, lift up the lad, and hold him in thine hand; for I will make him a great nation.”Genesis 36:43“Duke Magdiel, duke Iram: these be the dukes of Edom, according to their habitations in the land of their possession: he is Esau the father of the Edomites.”1 Chronicles 1:29“These are their generations: The firstborn of Ishmael, Nebaioth; then Kedar, and Adbeel, and Mibsam,”Jeremiah 25:24“And all the kings of Arabia, and all the kings of the mingled people that dwell in the desert,”
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