Genesis 42:23
Genesis · Old Testament · Chapter 42
“And they knew not that Joseph understood them; for he spake unto them by an interpreter.”Genesis 42:23
What Does Genesis 42:23 Mean?
Genesis 42:23 is found in the book of Genesis, chapter 42, verse 23 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 7 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (7)
These passages are connected to Genesis 42:23 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Genesis 45:12“And, behold, your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin, that it is my mouth that speaketh unto you.”Psalms 114:1“When Israel went out of Egypt, the house of Jacob from a people of strange language;”Genesis 11:7“Go to, let us go down, and there confound their language, that they may not understand one another’s speech.”1 Corinthians 14:2“For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.”Haggai 2:17“I smote you with blasting and with mildew and with hail in all the labours of your hands; yet ye turned not to me, saith the LORD.”John 16:13“Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.”2 Corinthians 5:20“Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God.”
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