Genesis 44:17
Genesis · Old Testament · Chapter 44
“And he said, God forbid that I should do so: but the man in whose hand the cup is found, he shall be my servant; and as for you, get you up in peace unto your father.”Genesis 44:17
What Does Genesis 44:17 Mean?
Genesis 44:17 is found in the book of Genesis, chapter 44, verse 17 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 13 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (13)
These passages are connected to Genesis 44:17 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Genesis 18:25“That be far from thee to do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked: and that the righteous should be as the wicked, that be far from thee: Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?”Genesis 26:29“That thou wilt do us no hurt, as we have not touched thee, and as we have done unto thee nothing but good, and have sent thee away in peace: thou art now the blessed of the LORD.”Genesis 37:32“And they sent the coat of many colours, and they brought it to their father; and said, This have we found: know now whether it be thy son’s coat or no.”Genesis 42:18“And Joseph said unto them the third day, This do, and live; for I fear God:”Genesis 44:10“And he said, Now also let it be according unto your words: he with whom it is found shall be my servant; and ye shall be blameless.”Genesis 44:30“Now therefore when I come to thy servant my father, and the lad be not with us; seeing that his life is bound up in the lad’s life;”Joshua 22:29“God forbid that we should rebel against the LORD, and turn this day from following the LORD, to build an altar for burnt offerings, for meat offerings, or for sacrifices, beside the altar of the LORD our God that is before his tabernacle.”2 Samuel 23:3“The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.”2 Samuel 23:17“And he said, Be it far from me, O LORD, that I should do this: is not this the blood of the men that went in jeopardy of their lives? therefore he would not drink it. These things did these three mighty men.”1 Kings 21:3“And Naboth said to Ahab, The LORD forbid it me, that I should give the inheritance of my fathers unto thee.”Psalms 75:2“When I shall receive the congregation I will judge uprightly.”Proverbs 17:15“He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.”1 Corinthians 6:15“Know ye not that your bodies are the members of Christ? shall I then take the members of Christ, and make them the members of an harlot? God forbid.”
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