Genesis 47:3
Genesis · Old Testament · Chapter 47
“And Pharaoh said unto his brethren, What is your occupation? And they said unto Pharaoh, Thy servants are shepherds, both we, and also our fathers.”Genesis 47:3
What Does Genesis 47:3 Mean?
Genesis 47:3 is found in the book of Genesis, chapter 47, verse 3 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 6 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (6)
These passages are connected to Genesis 47:3 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Jonah 1:8“Then said they unto him, Tell us, we pray thee, for whose cause this evil is upon us; What is thine occupation? and whence comest thou? what is thy country? and of what people art thou?”Genesis 46:33“And it shall come to pass, when Pharaoh shall call you, and shall say, What is your occupation?”Genesis 4:2“And she again bare his brother Abel. And Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground.”Genesis 46:32“And the men are shepherds, for their trade hath been to feed cattle; and they have brought their flocks, and their herds, and all that they have.”Amos 7:14“Then answered Amos, and said to Amaziah, I was no prophet, neither was I a prophet’s son; but I was an herdman, and a gatherer of sycomore fruit:”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.”
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