Genesis 39:17
Genesis · Old Testament · Chapter 39
“And she spake unto him according to these words, saying, The Hebrew servant, which thou hast brought unto us, came in unto me to mock me:”Genesis 39:17
What Does Genesis 39:17 Mean?
Genesis 39:17 is found in the book of Genesis, chapter 39, verse 17 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 39:17 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Exodus 23:1“Thou shalt not raise a false report: put not thine hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness.”Mark 6:19“Therefore Herodias had a quarrel against him, and would have killed him; but she could not:”Genesis 39:14“That she called unto the men of her house, and spake unto them, saying, See, he hath brought in an Hebrew unto us to mock us; he came in unto me to lie with me, and I cried with a loud voice:”Exodus 20:16“Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.”1 Kings 18:17“And it came to pass, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said unto him, Art thou he that troubleth Israel?”1 Kings 21:9“And she wrote in the letters, saying, Proclaim a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people:”Psalms 37:14“The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, to cast down the poor and needy, and to slay such as be of upright conversation.”Psalms 55:3“Because of the voice of the enemy, because of the oppression of the wicked: for they cast iniquity upon me, and in wrath they hate me.”Proverbs 12:19“The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.”Proverbs 19:5“A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.”Proverbs 19:9“A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.”Matthew 2:16“Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently enquired of the wise men.”Matthew 26:65“Then the high priest rent his clothes, saying, He hath spoken blasphemy; what further need have we of witnesses? behold, now ye have heard his blasphemy.”Psalms 120:2“Deliver my soul, O LORD, from lying lips, and from a deceitful tongue.”
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