Genesis 47:31
Genesis · Old Testament · Chapter 47
“And he said, Swear unto me. And he sware unto him. And Israel bowed himself upon the bed’s head.”Genesis 47:31
What Does Genesis 47:31 Mean?
Genesis 47:31 is found in the book of Genesis, chapter 47, verse 31 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 7 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (7)
These passages are connected to Genesis 47:31 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Hebrews 11:21“By faith Jacob, when he was a dying, blessed both the sons of Joseph; and worshipped, leaning upon the top of his staff.”1 Kings 1:47“And moreover the king’s servants came to bless our lord king David, saying, God make the name of Solomon better than thy name, and make his throne greater than thy throne. And the king bowed himself upon the bed.”Genesis 24:3“And I will make thee swear by the LORD, the God of heaven, and the God of the earth, that thou shalt not take a wife unto my son of the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I dwell:”Genesis 24:26“And the man bowed down his head, and worshipped the LORD.”Genesis 47:29“And the time drew nigh that Israel must die: and he called his son Joseph, and said unto him, If now I have found grace in thy sight, put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh, and deal kindly and truly with me; bury me not, I pray thee, in Egypt:”Genesis 48:1“And it came to pass after these things, that one told Joseph, Behold, thy father is sick: and he took with him his two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim.”Genesis 21:23“Now therefore swear unto me here by God that thou wilt not deal falsely with me, nor with my son, nor with my son’s son: but according to the kindness that I have done unto thee, thou shalt do unto me, and to the land wherein thou hast sojourned.”
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