Genesis 48:2
Genesis · Old Testament · Chapter 48
“And one told Jacob, and said, Behold, thy son Joseph cometh unto thee: and Israel strengthened himself, and sat upon the bed.”Genesis 48:2
What Does Genesis 48:2 Mean?
Genesis 48:2 is found in the book of Genesis, chapter 48, verse 2 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 48:2 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Deuteronomy 3:28“But charge Joshua, and encourage him, and strengthen him: for he shall go over before this people, and he shall cause them to inherit the land which thou shalt see.”1 Samuel 23:16“And Jonathan Saul’s son arose, and went to David into the wood, and strengthened his hand in God.”1 Chronicles 28:2“Then David the king stood up upon his feet, and said, Hear me, my brethren, and my people: As for me, I had in mine heart to build an house of rest for the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and for the footstool of our God, and had made ready for the building:”Psalms 41:3“The LORD will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing: thou wilt make all his bed in his sickness.”Proverbs 23:15“My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine.”Ephesians 6:10“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.”Nehemiah 2:18“Then I told them of the hand of my God which was good upon me; as also the king’s words that he had spoken unto me. And they said, Let us rise up and build. So they strengthened their hands for this good work.”
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