Chain Study Through the Bible
Extortion
Trace the theme of Extortion chronologically through Scripture -- from Genesis to 1 Corinthians.
10
Verses
8
Books
5
Old Testament
3
New Testament
4
Sub-topics
The Chain of Extortion Through Scripture
Old Testament5 books
Genesis
Old Testament2 referencesGenesis 25:31-- Jacob in demanding Esau's birthright for a mess of pottage
Genesis 47:13-26-- Pharaoh in exacting of the Egyptians lands and persons, for corn (grain)
Jacob in demanding Esau's birthright for a mess of pottagePharaoh in exacting of the Egyptians lands and persons, for corn (grain)
Psalms
Old Testament1 referencePsalms 109:11-- General scriptures concerning
Isaiah
Old Testament1 referenceIsaiah 16:4-- General scriptures concerning
Ezekiel
Old Testament1 referenceEzekiel 22:12-- General scriptures concerning
Micah
Old Testament1 referenceMicah 3:2,3-- General scriptures concerning
400 Years of Silence
New Testament3 books
Matthew
New Testament1 referenceMatthew 23:25-- General scriptures concerning
Luke
New Testament1 referenceLuke 18:11-- General scriptures concerning
1 Corinthians
New Testament2 references1 Corinthians 5:10,11-- General scriptures concerning
1 Corinthians 6:10-- General scriptures concerning
What This Chain Teaches
- 1
This theme first appears in Genesis and continues through to 1 Corinthians, spanning the full scope of Scripture.
- 2
The chain bridges both testaments with 5 Old Testament and 3 New Testament books, showing continuity of God's revelation.
- 3
Extortion is established in the Law (Torah) and fulfilled in the Gospels, tracing God's redemptive plan from promise to fulfillment.
Sub-Topics in This Chain
4 aspects of Extortion found in Scripture
General scriptures concerning(8 verses)
INSTANCES OF(0 verses)
Jacob in demanding Esau's birthright for a mess of pottage(1 verse)
Pharaoh in exacting of the Egyptians lands and persons, for corn (grain)(1 verse)