Genesis 32:5

Genesis · Old Testament · Chapter 32

“And I have oxen, and asses, flocks, and menservants, and womenservants: and I have sent to tell my lord, that I may find grace in thy sight.”Genesis 32:5

What Does Genesis 32:5 Mean?

Genesis 32:5 is found in the book of Genesis, chapter 32, verse 5 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 15 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (15)

These passages are connected to Genesis 32:5 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Genesis 33:8“And he said, What meanest thou by all this drove which I met? And he said, These are to find grace in the sight of my lord.”Genesis 33:15“And Esau said, Let me now leave with thee some of the folk that are with me. And he said, What needeth it? let me find grace in the sight of my lord.”Genesis 30:43“And the man increased exceedingly, and had much cattle, and maidservants, and menservants, and camels, and asses.”Genesis 31:16“For all the riches which God hath taken from our father, that is ours, and our children’s: now then, whatsoever God hath said unto thee, do.”Genesis 32:4“And he commanded them, saying, Thus shall ye speak unto my lord Esau; Thy servant Jacob saith thus, I have sojourned with Laban, and stayed there until now:”Genesis 33:11“Take, I pray thee, my blessing that is brought to thee; because God hath dealt graciously with me, and because I have enough. And he urged him, and he took it.”Genesis 47:25“And they said, Thou hast saved our lives: let us find grace in the sight of my lord, and we will be Pharaoh’s servants.”Ruth 2:2“And Ruth the Moabitess said unto Naomi, Let me now go to the field, and glean ears of corn after him in whose sight I shall find grace. And she said unto her, Go, my daughter.”1 Samuel 1:18“And she said, Let thine handmaid find grace in thy sight. So the woman went her way, and did eat, and her countenance was no more sad.”2 Samuel 16:4“Then said the king to Ziba, Behold, thine are all that pertained unto Mephibosheth. And Ziba said, I humbly beseech thee that I may find grace in thy sight, my lord, O king.”Job 6:22“Did I say, Bring unto me? or, Give a reward for me of your substance?”Genesis 12:16“And he entreated Abram well for her sake: and he had sheep, and oxen, and he asses, and menservants, and maidservants, and she asses, and camels.”Genesis 39:4“And Joseph found grace in his sight, and he served him: and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand.”Genesis 18:3“And said, My LORD, if now I have found favour in thy sight, pass not away, I pray thee, from thy servant:”Genesis 32:10“I am not worthy of the least of all the mercies, and of all the truth, which thou hast shewed unto thy servant; for with my staff I passed over this Jordan; and now I am become two bands.”

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