Genesis 44:7
Genesis · Old Testament · Chapter 44
“And they said unto him, Wherefore saith my lord these words? God forbid that thy servants should do according to this thing:”Genesis 44:7
What Does Genesis 44:7 Mean?
Genesis 44:7 is found in the book of Genesis, chapter 44, verse 7 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 14 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (14)
These passages are connected to Genesis 44:7 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Samuel 20:2“And he said unto him, God forbid; thou shalt not die: behold, my father will do nothing either great or small, but that he will shew it me: and why should my father hide this thing from me? it is not so.”Genesis 38:16“And he turned unto her by the way, and said, Go to, I pray thee, let me come in unto thee; (for he knew not that she was his daughter in law.) And she said, What wilt thou give me, that thou mayest come in unto me?”Genesis 34:25“And it came to pass on the third day, when they were sore, that two of the sons of Jacob, Simeon and Levi, Dinah’s brethren, took each man his sword, and came upon the city boldly, and slew all the males.”Genesis 35:22“And it came to pass, when Israel dwelt in that land, that Reuben went and lay with Bilhah his father’s concubine: and Israel heard it. Now the sons of Jacob were twelve:”Genesis 37:18“And when they saw him afar off, even before he came near unto them, they conspired against him to slay him.”Genesis 44:8“Behold, the money, which we found in our sacks’ mouths, we brought again unto thee out of the land of Canaan: how then should we steal out of thy lord’s house silver or gold?”Joshua 22:22“The LORD God of gods, the LORD God of gods, he knoweth, and Israel he shall know; if it be in rebellion, or if in transgression against the LORD, (save us not this day,)”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 20:20“And Joab answered and said, Far be it, far be it from me, that I should swallow up or destroy.”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.”2 Kings 8:13“And Hazael said, But what, is thy servant a dog, that he should do this great thing? And Elisha answered, The LORD hath shewed me that thou shalt be king over Syria.”Proverbs 22:1“A GOOD name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.”Ecclesiastes 7:1“A good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one’s birth.”Hebrews 13:18“Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honestly.”
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