Genesis 42:17

Genesis · Old Testament · Chapter 42

“And he put them all together into ward three days.”Genesis 42:17

What Does Genesis 42:17 Mean?

Genesis 42:17 is found in the book of Genesis, chapter 42, verse 17 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 11 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (11)

These passages are connected to Genesis 42:17 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Genesis 40:4“And the captain of the guard charged Joseph with them, and he served them: and they continued a season in ward.”Acts 12:10“When they were past the first and the second ward, they came unto the iron gate that leadeth unto the city; which opened to them of his own accord: and they went out, and passed on through one street; and forthwith the angel departed from him.”Genesis 40:7“And he asked Pharaoh’s officers that were with him in the ward of his lord’s house, saying, Wherefore look ye so sadly to day?”Hebrews 12:10“For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness.”Genesis 41:10“Pharaoh was wroth with his servants, and put me in ward in the captain of the guard’s house, both me and the chief baker:”Genesis 50:15“And when Joseph’s brethren saw that their father was dead, they said, Joseph will peradventure hate us, and will certainly requite us all the evil which we did unto him.”Leviticus 24:12“And they put him in ward, that the mind of the LORD might be shewed them.”Psalms 119:65“Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O LORD, according unto thy word.”Isaiah 24:22“And they shall be gathered together, as prisoners are gathered in the pit, and shall be shut up in the prison, and after many days shall they be visited.”Acts 4:3“And they laid hands on them, and put them in hold unto the next day: for it was now eventide.”Acts 5:18“And laid their hands on the apostles, and put them in the common prison.”

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