Genesis 43:34
Genesis · Old Testament · Chapter 43
“And he took and sent messes unto them from before him: but Benjamin’s mess was five times so much as any of theirs. And they drank, and were merry with him.”Genesis 43:34
What Does Genesis 43:34 Mean?
Genesis 43:34 is found in the book of Genesis, chapter 43, verse 34 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 17 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (17)
These passages are connected to Genesis 43:34 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Genesis 45:22“To all of them he gave each man changes of raiment; but to Benjamin he gave three hundred pieces of silver, and five changes of raiment.”1 Samuel 1:5“But unto Hannah he gave a worthy portion; for he loved Hannah: but the LORD had shut up her womb.”2 Samuel 11:8“And David said to Uriah, Go down to thy house, and wash thy feet. And Uriah departed out of the king’s house, and there followed him a mess of meat from the king.”Esther 1:10“On the seventh day, when the heart of the king was merry with wine, he commanded Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, and Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcas, the seven chamberlains that served in the presence of Ahasuerus the king,”Genesis 33:4“And Esau ran to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck, and kissed him: and they wept.”Ruth 3:7“And when Boaz had eaten and drunk, and his heart was merry, he went to lie down at the end of the heap of corn: and she came softly, and uncovered his feet, and laid her down.”1 Samuel 9:22“And Samuel took Saul and his servant, and brought them into the parlour, and made them sit in the chiefest place among them that were bidden, which were about thirty persons.”1 Samuel 9:23“And Samuel said unto the cook, Bring the portion which I gave thee, of which I said unto thee, Set it by thee.”Proverbs 31:6“Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts.”Ecclesiastes 9:7“Go thy way, eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with a merry heart; for God now accepteth thy works.”Ecclesiastes 10:19“A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh merry: but money answereth all things.”Song of Solomon 5:1“I am come into my garden, my sister, my spouse: I have gathered my myrrh with my spice; I have eaten my honeycomb with my honey; I have drunk my wine with my milk: eat, O friends; drink, yea, drink abundantly, O beloved.”Habakkuk 1:6“For, lo, I raise up the Chaldeans, that bitter and hasty nation, which shall march through the breadth of the land, to possess the dwellingplaces that are not theirs.”Zechariah 10:7“And they of Ephraim shall be like a mighty man, and their heart shall rejoice as through wine: yea, their children shall see it, and be glad; their heart shall rejoice in the LORD.”Matthew 11:19“The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children.”John 2:10“And saith unto him, Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine; and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse: but thou hast kept the good wine until now.”Psalms 11:6“Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and an horrible tempest: this shall be the portion of their cup.”
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