Genesis 43:2
Genesis · Old Testament · Chapter 43
“And it came to pass, when they had eaten up the corn which they had brought out of Egypt, their father said unto them, Go again, buy us a little food.”Genesis 43:2
What Does Genesis 43:2 Mean?
Genesis 43:2 is found in the book of Genesis, chapter 43, verse 2 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 12 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (12)
These passages are connected to Genesis 43:2 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Genesis 44:25“And our father said, Go again, and buy us a little food.”Genesis 42:1“Now when Jacob saw that there was corn in Egypt, Jacob said unto his sons, Why do ye look one upon another?”Genesis 42:2“And he said, Behold, I have heard that there is corn in Egypt: get you down thither, and buy for us from thence; that we may live, and not die.”Genesis 43:4“If thou wilt send our brother with us, we will go down and buy thee food:”Genesis 43:20“And said, O sir, we came indeed down at the first time to buy food:”Genesis 44:1“And he commanded the steward of his house, saying, Fill the men’s sacks with food, as much as they can carry, and put every man’s money in his sack’s mouth.”Proverbs 15:16“Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.”Proverbs 16:18“Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.”Proverbs 31:16“She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.”1 Timothy 5:8“But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.”1 Timothy 6:6“But godliness with contentment is great gain.”Acts 7:12“But when Jacob heard that there was corn in Egypt, he sent out our fathers first.”
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