Genesis 37:28
Genesis · Old Testament · Chapter 37
“Then there passed by Midianites merchantmen; and they drew and lifted up Joseph out of the pit, and sold Joseph to the Ishmeelites for twenty pieces of silver: and they brought Joseph into Egypt.”Genesis 37:28
What Does Genesis 37:28 Mean?
Genesis 37:28 is found in the book of Genesis, chapter 37, verse 28 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Genesis 37:28 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Genesis 39:1“And Joseph was brought down to Egypt; and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him of the hands of the Ishmeelites, which had brought him down thither.”Acts 7:9“And the patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt: but God was with 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.”Genesis 45:4“And Joseph said unto his brethren, Come near to me, I pray you. And they came near. And he said, I am Joseph your brother, whom ye sold into Egypt.”Psalms 105:17“He sent a man before them, even Joseph, who was sold for a servant:”Genesis 25:2“And she bare him Zimran, and Jokshan, and Medan, and Midian, and Ishbak, and Shuah.”Genesis 37:36“And the Midianites sold him into Egypt unto Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh’s, and captain of the guard.”Exodus 21:16“And he that stealeth a man, and selleth him, or if he be found in his hand, he shall surely be put to death.”Judges 6:1“And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD: and the LORD delivered them into the hand of Midian seven years.”Zechariah 11:12“And I said unto them, If ye think good, give me my price; and if not, forbear. So they weighed for my price thirty pieces of silver.”Matthew 26:15“And said unto them, What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you? And they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver.”Genesis 49:23“The archers have sorely grieved him, and shot at him, and hated him:”Exodus 2:16“Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters: and they came and drew water, and filled the troughs to water their father’s flock.”Numbers 25:15“And the name of the Midianitish woman that was slain was Cozbi, the daughter of Zur; he was head over a people, and of a chief house in Midian.”Numbers 25:17“Vex the Midianites, and smite them:”Numbers 31:2“Avenge the children of Israel of the Midianites: afterward shalt thou be gathered unto thy people.”Judges 8:22“Then the men of Israel said unto Gideon, Rule thou over us, both thou, and thy son, and thy son’s son also: for thou hast delivered us from the hand of Midian.”Judges 8:24“And Gideon said unto them, I would desire a request of you, that ye would give me every man the earrings of his prey. (For they had golden earrings, because they were Ishmaelites.)”Psalms 83:9“Do unto them as unto the Midianites; as to Sisera, as to Jabin, at the brook of Kison:”Isaiah 60:6“The multitude of camels shall cover thee, the dromedaries of Midian and Ephah; all they from Sheba shall come: they shall bring gold and incense; and they shall shew forth the praises of the LORD.”
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