Genesis 27:42
Genesis · Old Testament · Chapter 27
“And these words of Esau her elder son were told to Rebekah: and she sent and called Jacob her younger son, and said unto him, Behold, thy brother Esau, as touching thee, doth comfort himself, purposing to kill thee.”Genesis 27:42
What Does Genesis 27:42 Mean?
Genesis 27:42 is found in the book of Genesis, chapter 27, verse 42 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 9 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (9)
These passages are connected to Genesis 27:42 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Genesis 37:18“And when they saw him afar off, even before he came near unto them, they conspired against him to slay him.”Genesis 42:21“And they said one to another, We are verily guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the anguish of his soul, when he besought us, and we would not hear; therefore is this distress come upon us.”1 Samuel 30:5“And David’s two wives were taken captives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite.”Job 20:12“Though wickedness be sweet in his mouth, though he hide it under his tongue;”Psalms 64:5“They encourage themselves in an evil matter: they commune of laying snares privily; they say, Who shall see them?”Proverbs 2:14“Who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the frowardness of the wicked;”Proverbs 4:16“For they sleep not, except they have done mischief; and their sleep is taken away, unless they cause some to fall.”1 Corinthians 1:11“For it hath been declared unto me of you, my brethren, by them which are of the house of Chloe, that there are contentions among you.”2 Corinthians 9:1“For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you:”
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