Genesis 37:33

Genesis · Old Testament · Chapter 37

“And he knew it, and said, It is my son’s coat; an evil beast hath devoured him; Joseph is without doubt rent in pieces.”Genesis 37:33

What Does Genesis 37:33 Mean?

Genesis 37:33 is found in the book of Genesis, chapter 37, verse 33 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 12 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (12)

These passages are connected to Genesis 37:33 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Genesis 37:20“Come now therefore, and let us slay him, and cast him into some pit, and we will say, Some evil beast hath devoured him: and we shall see what will become of his dreams.”Genesis 42:38“And he said, My son shall not go down with you; for his brother is dead, and he is left alone: if mischief befall him by the way in the which ye go, then shall ye bring down my gray hairs with sorrow to the grave.”Genesis 44:28“And the one went out from me, and I said, Surely he is torn in pieces; and I saw him not since:”Genesis 38:26“And Judah acknowledged them, and said, She hath been more righteous than I; because that I gave her not to Shelah my son. And he knew her again no more.”Genesis 44:20“And we said unto my lord, We have a father, an old man, and a child of his old age, a little one; and his brother is dead, and he alone is left of his mother, and his father loveth him.”Genesis 48:11“And Israel said unto Joseph, I had not thought to see thy face: and, lo, God hath shewed me also thy seed.”1 Samuel 30:4“Then David and the people that were with him lifted up their voice and wept, until they had no more power to weep.”1 Kings 13:24“And when he was gone, a lion met him by the way, and slew him: and his carcase was cast in the way, and the ass stood by it, the lion also stood by the carcase.”2 Kings 2:24“And he turned back, and looked on them, and cursed them in the name of the LORD. And there came forth two she bears out of the wood, and tare forty and two children of them.”Proverbs 14:15“The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.”John 13:7“Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter.”Matthew 2:18“In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not.”

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