Genesis 38:7
Genesis · Old Testament · Chapter 38
“And Er, Judah’s firstborn, was wicked in the sight of the LORD; and the LORD slew him.”Genesis 38:7
What Does Genesis 38:7 Mean?
Genesis 38:7 is found in the book of Genesis, chapter 38, verse 7 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 14 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (14)
These passages are connected to Genesis 38:7 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Chronicles 2:3“The sons of Judah; Er, and Onan, and Shelah: which three were born unto him of the daughter of Shua the Canaanitess. And Er, the firstborn of Judah, was evil in the sight of the LORD; and he slew him.”Genesis 46:12“And the sons of Judah; Er, and Onan, and Shelah, and Pharez, and Zarah: but Er and Onan died in the land of Canaan. And the sons of Pharez were Hezron and Hamul.”Ecclesiastes 7:17“Be not over much wicked, neither be thou foolish: why shouldest thou die before thy time?”Numbers 26:19“The sons of Judah were Er and Onan: and Er and Onan died in the land of Canaan.”Psalms 51:4“Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judgest.”Genesis 13:13“But the men of Sodom were wicked and sinners before the LORD exceedingly.”Genesis 19:13“For we will destroy this place, because the cry of them is waxen great before the face of the LORD; and the LORD hath sent us to destroy it.”2 Kings 14:24“And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD: he departed not from all the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made Israel to sin.”Romans 5:13“(For until the law sin was in the world: but sin is not imputed when there is no law.”Job 36:14“They die in youth, and their life is among the unclean.”Judges 2:11“And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD, and served Baalim:”Psalms 55:23“But thou, O God, shalt bring them down into the pit of destruction: bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; but I will trust in thee.”Genesis 6:8“But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD.”2 Chronicles 33:6“And he caused his children to pass through the fire in the valley of the son of Hinnom: also he observed times, and used enchantments, and used witchcraft, and dealt with a familiar spirit, and with wizards: he wrought much evil in the sight of the LORD, to provoke him to anger.”
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