Genesis 39:1
Genesis · Old Testament · Chapter 39
“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.”Genesis 39:1
What Does Genesis 39:1 Mean?
Genesis 39:1 is found in the book of Genesis, chapter 39, verse 1 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 39:1 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Genesis 37:28“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.”Psalms 105:17“He sent a man before them, even Joseph, who was sold for a servant:”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 37:36“And the Midianites sold him into Egypt unto Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh’s, and captain of the guard.”Genesis 30:24“And she called his name Joseph; and said, The LORD shall add to me another son.”Acts 7:9“And the patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt: but God was with him,”Genesis 17:13“He that is born in thy house, and he that is bought with thy money, must needs be circumcised: and my covenant shall be in your flesh for an everlasting covenant.”Genesis 40:4“And the captain of the guard charged Joseph with them, and he served them: and they continued a season in ward.”Genesis 41:12“And there was there with us a young man, an Hebrew, servant to the captain of the guard; and we told him, and he interpreted to us our dreams; to each man according to his dream he did interpret.”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.”Genesis 46:19“The sons of Rachel Jacob’s wife; Joseph, and Benjamin.”Numbers 1:32“Of the children of Joseph, namely, of the children of Ephraim, by their generations, after their families, by the house of their fathers, according to the number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war;”
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