Genesis 33:3
Genesis · Old Testament · Chapter 33
“And he passed over before them, and bowed himself to the ground seven times, until he came near to his brother.”Genesis 33:3
What Does Genesis 33:3 Mean?
Genesis 33:3 is found in the book of Genesis, chapter 33, verse 3 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 16 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (16)
These passages are connected to Genesis 33:3 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 5:25“Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison.”Genesis 42:6“And Joseph was the governor over the land, and he it was that sold to all the people of the land: and Joseph’s brethren came, and bowed down themselves before him with their faces to the earth.”Genesis 18:2“And he lift up his eyes and looked, and, lo, three men stood by him: and when he saw them, he ran to meet them from the tent door, and bowed himself toward the ground,”Genesis 25:23“And the LORD said unto her, Two nations are in thy womb, and two manner of people shall be separated from thy bowels; and the one people shall be stronger than the other people; and the elder shall serve the younger.”Luke 14:11“For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.”Genesis 32:17“And he commanded the foremost, saying, When Esau my brother meeteth thee, and asketh thee, saying, Whose art thou? and whither goest thou? and whose are these before thee?”Genesis 43:26“And when Joseph came home, they brought him the present which was in their hand into the house, and bowed themselves to him to the earth.”Genesis 48:12“And Joseph brought them out from between his knees, and he bowed himself with his face to the earth.”Exodus 18:7“And Moses went out to meet his father in law, and did obeisance, and kissed him; and they asked each other of their welfare; and they came into the tent.”1 Samuel 2:5“They that were full have hired out themselves for bread; and they that were hungry ceased: so that the barren hath born seven; and she that hath many children is waxed feeble.”2 Samuel 9:6“Now when Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, was come unto David, he fell on his face, and did reverence. And David said, Mephibosheth. And he answered, Behold thy servant!”Proverbs 6:3“Do this now, my son, and deliver thyself, when thou art come into the hand of thy friend; go, humble thyself, and make sure thy friend.”Ecclesiastes 10:4“If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offences.”John 10:4“And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice.”John 10:11“I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.”John 10:15“As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep.”
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