Genesis 33:17
Genesis · Old Testament · Chapter 33
“And Jacob journeyed to Succoth, and built him an house, and made booths for his cattle: therefore the name of the place is called Succoth.”Genesis 33:17
What Does Genesis 33:17 Mean?
Genesis 33:17 is found in the book of Genesis, chapter 33, verse 17 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 13 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (13)
These passages are connected to Genesis 33:17 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Joshua 13:27“And in the valley, Betharam, and Bethnimrah, and Succoth, and Zaphon, the rest of the kingdom of Sihon king of Heshbon, Jordan and his border, even unto the edge of the sea of Chinnereth on the other side Jordan eastward.”Judges 8:5“And he said unto the men of Succoth, Give, I pray you, loaves of bread unto the people that follow me; for they be faint, and I am pursuing after Zebah and Zalmunna, kings of Midian.”Psalms 60:6“God hath spoken in his holiness; I will rejoice, I will divide Shechem, and mete out the valley of Succoth.”1 Kings 7:46“In the plain of Jordan did the king cast them, in the clay ground between Succoth and Zarthan.”Nehemiah 8:14“And they found written in the law which the LORD had commanded by Moses, that the children of Israel should dwell in booths in the feast of the seventh month:”Leviticus 23:42“Ye shall dwell in booths seven days; all that are Israelites born shall dwell in booths:”Judges 8:8“And he went up thence to Penuel, and spake unto them likewise: and the men of Penuel answered him as the men of Succoth had answered him.”Judges 8:16“And he took the elders of the city, and thorns of the wilderness and briers, and with them he taught the men of Succoth.”Exodus 12:37“And the children of Israel journeyed from Rameses to Succoth, about six hundred thousand on foot that were men, beside children.”Exodus 13:20“And they took their journey from Succoth, and encamped in Etham, in the edge of the wilderness.”Numbers 32:16“And they came near unto him, and said, We will build sheepfolds here for our cattle, and cities for our little ones:”Judges 8:14“And caught a young man of the men of Succoth, and enquired of him: and he described unto him the princes of Succoth, and the elders thereof, even threescore and seventeen men.”Psalms 108:7“God hath spoken in his holiness; I will rejoice, I will divide Shechem, and mete out the valley of Succoth.”
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