Genesis 38:16
Genesis · Old Testament · Chapter 38
“And he turned unto her by the way, and said, Go to, I pray thee, let me come in unto thee; (for he knew not that she was his daughter in law.) And she said, What wilt thou give me, that thou mayest come in unto me?”Genesis 38:16
What Does Genesis 38:16 Mean?
Genesis 38:16 is found in the book of Genesis, chapter 38, verse 16 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 10 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (10)
These passages are connected to Genesis 38:16 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Timothy 6:10“For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.”Genesis 44:7“And they said unto him, Wherefore saith my lord these words? God forbid that thy servants should do according to this thing:”Judges 16:1“Then went Samson to Gaza, and saw there an harlot, and went in unto her.”Genesis 29:21“And Jacob said unto Laban, Give me my wife, for my days are fulfilled, that I may go in unto her.”Leviticus 20:12“And if a man lie with his daughter in law, both of them shall surely be put to death: they have wrought confusion; their blood shall be upon them.”2 Samuel 13:11“And when she had brought them unto him to eat, he took hold of her, and said unto her, Come lie with me, my sister.”2 Samuel 16:21“And Ahithophel said unto Absalom, Go in unto thy father’s concubines, which he hath left to keep the house; and all Israel shall hear that thou art abhorred of thy father: then shall the hands of all that are with thee be strong.”Ezekiel 16:33“They give gifts to all whores: but thou givest thy gifts to all thy lovers, and hirest them, that they may come unto thee on every side for thy whoredom.”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.”Deuteronomy 23:18“Thou shalt not bring the hire of a whore, or the price of a dog, into the house of the LORD thy God for any vow: for even both these are abomination unto the LORD thy God.”
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