Genesis 39:5
Genesis · Old Testament · Chapter 39
“And it came to pass from the time that he had made him overseer in his house, and over all that he had, that the LORD blessed the Egyptian’s house for Joseph’s sake; and the blessing of the LORD was upon all that he had in the house, and in the field.”Genesis 39:5
What Does Genesis 39:5 Mean?
Genesis 39:5 is found in the book of Genesis, chapter 39, verse 5 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 19 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Stewardship.
Cross-References (19)
These passages are connected to Genesis 39:5 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Deuteronomy 28:3“Blessed shalt thou be in the city, and blessed shalt thou be in the field.”Genesis 30:27“And Laban said unto him, I pray thee, if I have found favour in thine eyes, tarry: for I have learned by experience that the LORD hath blessed me for thy sake.”2 Samuel 6:11“And the ark of the LORD continued in the house of Obededom the Gittite three months: and the LORD blessed Obededom, and all his household.”Genesis 12:3“And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.”Acts 7:9“And the patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt: but God was with him,”Acts 27:24“Saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must be brought before Caesar: and, lo, God hath given thee all them that sail with thee.”Genesis 12:2“And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing:”Deuteronomy 2:7“For the LORD thy God hath blessed thee in all the works of thy hand: he knoweth thy walking through this great wilderness: these forty years the LORD thy God hath been with thee; thou hast lacked nothing.”Psalms 72:17“His name shall endure for ever: his name shall be continued as long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in him: all nations shall call him blessed.”Genesis 26:28“And they said, We saw certainly that the LORD was with thee: and we said, Let there be now an oath betwixt us, even betwixt us and thee, and let us make a covenant with thee;”Psalms 21:6“For thou hast made him most blessed for ever: thou hast made him exceeding glad with thy countenance.”Ephesians 1:3“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:”Genesis 19:29“And it came to pass, when God destroyed the cities of the plain, that God remembered Abraham, and sent Lot out of the midst of the overthrow, when he overthrew the cities in the which Lot dwelt.”Genesis 33:8“And he said, What meanest thou by all this drove which I met? And he said, These are to find grace in the sight of my lord.”1 Chronicles 13:14“And the ark of God remained with the family of Obededom in his house three months. And the LORD blessed the house of Obededom, and all that he had.”2 Chronicles 31:10“And Azariah the chief priest of the house of Zadok answered him, and said, Since the people began to bring the offerings into the house of the LORD, we have had enough to eat, and have left plenty: for the LORD hath blessed his people; and that which is left is this great store.”John 11:15“And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, to the intent ye may believe; nevertheless let us go unto him.”Genesis 41:41“And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, See, I have set thee over all the land of Egypt.”Job 1:10“Hast not thou made an hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he hath on every side? thou hast blessed the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the land.”
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