Genesis 9:23
Genesis · Old Testament · Chapter 9
“And Shem and Japheth took a garment, and laid it upon both their shoulders, and went backward, and covered the nakedness of their father; and their faces were backward, and they saw not their father’s nakedness.”Genesis 9:23
What Does Genesis 9:23 Mean?
Genesis 9:23 is found in the book of Genesis, chapter 9, verse 23 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 10 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (10)
These passages are connected to Genesis 9:23 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Galatians 6:1“Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.”Exodus 20:12“Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.”Genesis 9:18“And the sons of Noah, that went forth of the ark, were Shem, and Ham, and Japheth: and Ham is the father of Canaan.”Leviticus 19:32“Thou shalt rise up before the hoary head, and honour the face of the old man, and fear thy God: I am the LORD.”Romans 13:7“Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.”1 Timothy 5:1“Rebuke not an elder, but intreat him as a father; and the younger men as brethren;”1 Timothy 5:17“Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.”1 Timothy 5:19“Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.”1 Peter 2:17“Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.”1 Peter 4:8“And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.”
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