Genesis 47:22
Genesis · Old Testament · Chapter 47
“Only the land of the priests bought he not; for the priests had a portion assigned them of Pharaoh, and did eat their portion which Pharaoh gave them: wherefore they sold not their lands.”Genesis 47:22
What Does Genesis 47:22 Mean?
Genesis 47:22 is found in the book of Genesis, chapter 47, verse 22 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 47:22 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Genesis 47:26“And Joseph made it a law over the land of Egypt unto this day, that Pharaoh should have the fifth part; except the land of the priests only, which became not Pharaoh’s.”Ezra 7:24“Also we certify you, that touching any of the priests and Levites, singers, porters, Nethinims, or ministers of this house of God, it shall not be lawful to impose toll, tribute, or custom, upon them.”Genesis 14:18“And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God.”Genesis 41:45“And Pharaoh called Joseph’s name Zaphnathpaaneah; and he gave him to wife Asenath the daughter of Potipherah priest of On. And Joseph went out over all the land of Egypt.”Genesis 41:50“And unto Joseph were born two sons before the years of famine came, which Asenath the daughter of Potipherah priest of On bare unto him.”Deuteronomy 12:19“Take heed to thyself that thou forsake not the Levite as long as thou livest upon the earth.”Joshua 21:1“Then came near the heads of the fathers of the Levites unto Eleazar the priest, and unto Joshua the son of Nun, and unto the heads of the fathers of the tribes of the children of Israel;”2 Samuel 8:18“And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over both the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David’s sons were chief rulers.”Nehemiah 13:10“And I perceived that the portions of the Levites had not been given them: for the Levites and the singers, that did the work, were fled every one to his field.”Matthew 10:10“Nor scrip for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman is worthy of his meat.”1 Corinthians 9:13“Do ye not know that they which minister about holy things live of the things of the temple? and they which wait at the altar are partakers with the altar?”Galatians 6:6“Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things.”2 Thessalonians 3:10“For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.”1 Timothy 5:17“Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.”
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