Genesis 47:7

Genesis · Old Testament · Chapter 47

“And Joseph brought in Jacob his father, and set him before Pharaoh: and Jacob blessed Pharaoh.”Genesis 47:7

What Does Genesis 47:7 Mean?

Genesis 47:7 is found in the book of Genesis, chapter 47, verse 7 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to Genesis 47:7 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Genesis 47:10“And Jacob blessed Pharaoh, and went out from before Pharaoh.”Proverbs 16:31“The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.”Genesis 14:19“And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of the most high God, possessor of heaven and earth:”Numbers 6:23“Speak unto Aaron and unto his sons, saying, On this wise ye shall bless the children of Israel, saying unto them,”Joshua 22:6“So Joshua blessed them, and sent them away: and they went unto their tents.”2 Samuel 19:39“And all the people went over Jordan. And when the king was come over, the king kissed Barzillai, and blessed him; and he returned unto his own place.”Genesis 35:27“And Jacob came unto Isaac his father unto Mamre, unto the city of Arbah, which is Hebron, where Abraham and Isaac sojourned.”Exodus 12:32“Also take your flocks and your herds, as ye have said, and be gone; and bless me also.”Joshua 14:13“And Joshua blessed him, and gave unto Caleb the son of Jephunneh Hebron for an inheritance.”1 Samuel 2:20“And Eli blessed Elkanah and his wife, and said, The LORD give thee seed of this woman for the loan which is lent to the LORD. And they went unto their own home.”2 Samuel 8:10“Then Toi sent Joram his son unto king David, to salute him, and to bless him, because he had fought against Hadadezer, and smitten him: for Hadadezer had wars with Toi. And Joram brought with him vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and vessels of brass:”2 Samuel 14:22“And Joab fell to the ground on his face, and bowed himself, and thanked the king: and Joab said, To day thy servant knoweth that I have found grace in thy sight, my lord, O king, in that the king hath fulfilled the request of his servant.”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.”2 Kings 4:29“Then he said to Gehazi, Gird up thy loins, and take my staff in thine hand, and go thy way: if thou meet any man, salute him not; and if any salute thee, answer him not again: and lay my staff upon the face of the child.”2 Kings 10:15“And when he was departed thence, he lighted on Jehonadab the son of Rechab coming to meet him: and he saluted him, and said to him, Is thine heart right, as my heart is with thy heart? And Jehonadab answered, It is. If it be, give me thine hand. And he gave him his hand; and he took him up to him into the chariot.”1 Chronicles 16:2“And when David had made an end of offering the burnt offerings and the peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD.”Matthew 26:26“And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body.”Luke 2:34“And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against;”Luke 22:19“And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.”Hebrews 7:7“And without all contradiction the less is blessed of the better.”

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