Genesis 47:15
Genesis · Old Testament · Chapter 47
“And when money failed in the land of Egypt, and in the land of Canaan, all the Egyptians came unto Joseph, and said, Give us bread: for why should we die in thy presence? for the money faileth.”Genesis 47:15
What Does Genesis 47:15 Mean?
Genesis 47:15 is found in the book of Genesis, chapter 47, verse 15 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 10 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (10)
These passages are connected to Genesis 47:15 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Genesis 47:18“When that year was ended, they came unto him the second year, and said unto him, We will not hide it from my lord, how that our money is spent; my lord also hath our herds of cattle; there is not ought left in the sight of my lord, but our bodies, and our lands:”Genesis 47:24“And it shall come to pass in the increase, that ye shall give the fifth part unto Pharaoh, and four parts shall be your own, for seed of the field, and for your food, and for them of your households, and for food for your little ones.”Judges 8:5“And he said unto the men of Succoth, Give, I pray you, loaves of bread unto the people that follow me; for they be faint, and I am pursuing after Zebah and Zalmunna, kings of Midian.”Judges 8:8“And he went up thence to Penuel, and spake unto them likewise: and the men of Penuel answered him as the men of Succoth had answered him.”1 Samuel 21:3“Now therefore what is under thine hand? give me five loaves of bread in mine hand, or what there is present.”1 Samuel 25:8“Ask thy young men, and they will shew thee. Wherefore let the young men find favour in thine eyes: for we come in a good day: give, I pray thee, whatsoever cometh to thine hand unto thy servants, and to thy son David.”Nehemiah 5:3“Some also there were that said, We have mortgaged our lands, vineyards, and houses, that we might buy corn, because of the dearth.”Psalms 37:3“Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.”Matthew 6:11“Give us this day our daily bread.”Isaiah 33:16“He shall dwell on high: his place of defence shall be the munitions of rocks: bread shall be given him; his waters shall be sure.”
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