Genesis 45:4
Genesis · Old Testament · Chapter 45
“And Joseph said unto his brethren, Come near to me, I pray you. And they came near. And he said, I am Joseph your brother, whom ye sold into Egypt.”Genesis 45:4
What Does Genesis 45:4 Mean?
Genesis 45:4 is found in the book of Genesis, chapter 45, verse 4 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 12 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Reconciliation.
Cross-References (12)
These passages are connected to Genesis 45:4 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Esther 4:14“For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father’s house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?”Proverbs 19:21“There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.”Acts 7:9“And the patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt: but God was with him,”Genesis 37:28“Then there passed by Midianites merchantmen; and they drew and lifted up Joseph out of the pit, and sold Joseph to the Ishmeelites for twenty pieces of silver: and they brought Joseph into Egypt.”Judges 11:7“And Jephthah said unto the elders of Gilead, Did not ye hate me, and expel me out of my father’s house? and why are ye come unto me now when ye are in distress?”Psalms 105:17“He sent a man before them, even Joseph, who was sold for a servant:”Genesis 50:17“So shall ye say unto Joseph, Forgive, I pray thee now, the trespass of thy brethren, and their sin; for they did unto thee evil: and now, we pray thee, forgive the trespass of the servants of the God of thy father. And Joseph wept when they spake unto him.”Genesis 39:1“And Joseph was brought down to Egypt; and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him of the hands of the Ishmeelites, which had brought him down thither.”Genesis 50:18“And his brethren also went and fell down before his face; and they said, Behold, we be thy servants.”Matthew 14:27“But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.”Acts 9:5“And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.”Acts 9:17“And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost.”
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