Genesis 25:16
Genesis · Old Testament · Chapter 25
“These are the sons of Ishmael, and these are their names, by their towns, and by their castles; twelve princes according to their nations.”Genesis 25:16
What Does Genesis 25:16 Mean?
Genesis 25:16 is found in the book of Genesis, chapter 25, verse 16 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 5 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (5)
These passages are connected to Genesis 25:16 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 17:23“And Abraham took Ishmael his son, and all that were born in his house, and all that were bought with his money, every male among the men of Abraham’s house; and circumcised the flesh of their foreskin in the selfsame day, as God had said unto him.”Genesis 37:25“And they sat down to eat bread: and they lifted up their eyes and looked, and, behold, a company of Ishmeelites came from Gilead with their camels bearing spicery and balm and myrrh, going to carry it down to Egypt.”1 Chronicles 6:54“Now these are their dwelling places throughout their castles in their coasts, of the sons of Aaron, of the families of the Kohathites: for theirs was the lot.”Numbers 31:10“And they burnt all their cities wherein they dwelt, and all their goodly castles, with fire.”
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