Genesis 42:6
Genesis · Old Testament · Chapter 42
“And Joseph was the governor over the land, and he it was that sold to all the people of the land: and Joseph’s brethren came, and bowed down themselves before him with their faces to the earth.”Genesis 42:6
What Does Genesis 42:6 Mean?
Genesis 42:6 is found in the book of Genesis, chapter 42, verse 6 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Genesis 42:6 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 14:19“The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.”Genesis 37:7“For, behold, we were binding sheaves in the field, and, lo, my sheaf arose, and also stood upright; and, behold, your sheaves stood round about, and made obeisance to my sheaf.”Acts 7:10“And delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favour and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt; and he made him governor over Egypt and all his house.”Proverbs 19:6“Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.”Genesis 33:3“And he passed over before them, and bowed himself to the ground seven times, until he came near to his brother.”Genesis 41:41“And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, See, I have set thee over all the land of Egypt.”Genesis 43:26“And when Joseph came home, they brought him the present which was in their hand into the house, and bowed themselves to him to the earth.”Proverbs 11:26“He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.”Genesis 30:24“And she called his name Joseph; and said, The LORD shall add to me another son.”Genesis 41:56“And the famine was over all the face of the earth: And Joseph opened all the storehouses, and sold unto the Egyptians; and the famine waxed sore in the land of Egypt.”Genesis 48:12“And Joseph brought them out from between his knees, and he bowed himself with his face to the earth.”Genesis 50:18“And his brethren also went and fell down before his face; and they said, Behold, we be thy servants.”Genesis 18:2“And he lift up his eyes and looked, and, lo, three men stood by him: and when he saw them, he ran to meet them from the tent door, and bowed himself toward the ground,”Genesis 19:1“And there came two angels to Sodom at even; and Lot sat in the gate of Sodom: and Lot seeing them rose up to meet them; and he bowed himself with his face toward the ground;”Genesis 32:13“And he lodged there that same night; and took of that which came to his hand a present for Esau his brother;”Genesis 41:40“Thou shalt be over my house, and according unto thy word shall all my people be ruled: only in the throne will I be greater than thou.”Genesis 41:43“And he made him to ride in the second chariot which he had; and they cried before him, Bow the knee: and he made him ruler over all the land of Egypt.”Genesis 41:55“And when all the land of Egypt was famished, the people cried to Pharaoh for bread: and Pharaoh said unto all the Egyptians, Go unto Joseph; what he saith to you, do.”Genesis 44:14“And Judah and his brethren came to Joseph’s house; for he was yet there: and they fell before him on the ground.”Genesis 45:8“So now it was not you that sent me hither, but God: and he hath made me a father to Pharaoh, and lord of all his house, and a ruler throughout all the land of Egypt.”
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