Genesis 48:18
Genesis · Old Testament · Chapter 48
“And Joseph said unto his father, Not so, my father: for this is the firstborn; put thy right hand upon his head.”Genesis 48:18
What Does Genesis 48:18 Mean?
Genesis 48:18 is found in the book of Genesis, chapter 48, verse 18 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 12 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (12)
These passages are connected to Genesis 48:18 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Genesis 49:3“Reuben, thou art my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, the excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power:”Joshua 17:1“There was also a lot for the tribe of Manasseh; for he was the firstborn of Joseph; to wit, for Machir the firstborn of Manasseh, the father of Gilead: because he was a man of war, therefore he had Gilead and Bashan.”Genesis 19:18“And Lot said unto them, Oh, not so, my LORD:”Genesis 27:15“And Rebekah took goodly raiment of her eldest son Esau, which were with her in the house, and put them upon Jacob her younger son:”Genesis 29:26“And Laban said, It must not be so done in our country, to give the younger before the firstborn.”Genesis 41:51“And Joseph called the name of the firstborn Manasseh: For God, said he, hath made me forget all my toil, and all my father’s house.”Genesis 43:33“And they sat before him, the firstborn according to his birthright, and the youngest according to his youth: and the men marvelled one at another.”Genesis 48:14“And Israel stretched out his right hand, and laid it upon Ephraim’s head, who was the younger, and his left hand upon Manasseh’s head, guiding his hands wittingly; for Manasseh was the firstborn.”Exodus 10:11“Not so: go now ye that are men, and serve the LORD; for that ye did desire. And they were driven out from Pharaoh’s presence.”Matthew 25:9“But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.”Acts 10:14“But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean.”Acts 11:8“But I said, Not so, Lord: for nothing common or unclean hath at any time entered into my mouth.”
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