Genesis 38:9
Genesis · Old Testament · Chapter 38
“And Onan knew that the seed should not be his; and it came to pass, when he went in unto his brother’s wife, that he spilled it on the ground, lest that he should give seed to his brother.”Genesis 38:9
What Does Genesis 38:9 Mean?
Genesis 38:9 is found in the book of Genesis, chapter 38, verse 9 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 9 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (9)
These passages are connected to Genesis 38:9 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Deuteronomy 25:6“And it shall be, that the firstborn which she beareth shall succeed in the name of his brother which is dead, that his name be not put out of Israel.”Titus 3:3“For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.”James 3:16“For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.”James 4:5“Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain, The spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy?”Ruth 4:10“Moreover Ruth the Moabitess, the wife of Mahlon, have I purchased to be my wife, to raise up the name of the dead upon his inheritance, that the name of the dead be not cut off from among his brethren, and from the gate of his place: ye are witnesses this day.”Job 5:2“For wrath killeth the foolish man, and envy slayeth the silly one.”Proverbs 27:4“Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy?”James 3:14“But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth.”Ruth 1:11“And Naomi said, Turn again, my daughters: why will ye go with me? are there yet any more sons in my womb, that they may be your husbands?”
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