Genesis 47:11
Genesis · Old Testament · Chapter 47
“And Joseph placed his father and his brethren, and gave them a possession in the land of Egypt, in the best of the land, in the land of Rameses, as Pharaoh had commanded.”Genesis 47:11
What Does Genesis 47:11 Mean?
Genesis 47:11 is found in the book of Genesis, chapter 47, verse 11 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 47:11 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Exodus 1:11“Therefore they did set over them taskmasters to afflict them with their burdens. And they built for Pharaoh treasure cities, Pithom and Raamses.”Genesis 47:6“The land of Egypt is before thee; in the best of the land make thy father and brethren to dwell; in the land of Goshen let them dwell: and if thou knowest any men of activity among them, then make them rulers over my cattle.”Exodus 12:37“And the children of Israel journeyed from Rameses to Succoth, about six hundred thousand on foot that were men, beside children.”Numbers 33:3“And they departed from Rameses in the first month, on the fifteenth day of the first month; on the morrow after the passover the children of Israel went out with an high hand in the sight of all the Egyptians.”1 Samuel 22:3“And David went thence to Mizpeh of Moab: and he said unto the king of Moab, Let my father and my mother, I pray thee, come forth, and be with you, till I know what God will do for me.”Isaiah 22:24“And they shall hang upon him all the glory of his father’s house, the offspring and the issue, all vessels of small quantity, from the vessels of cups, even to all the vessels of flagons.”John 10:10“The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.”John 10:28“And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.”John 14:2“In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.”John 14:23“Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.”John 17:2“As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him.”John 17:24“Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.”
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