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Genesis 11:29 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Genesis 11:29 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Genesis chapter 11 verse 29 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And Abram and Nahor took them wives: the name of Abram's wife was Sarai; and the name of Nahor's wife, Milcah, the daughter of Haran, the father of Milcah, and the father of Iscah.”
Genesis 11:29 (KJV)
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Commentary on Genesis 11:29
And Abram and Nahor took them wives: the name of Abram's wife was Sarai; and the name of Nahor's wif... This passage belongs to the primeval history section (Genesis 1-11) which establishes universal truths about God, humanity, sin, and divine purposes before focusing on Abraham and Israel. These chapters answer fundamental questions about human origins, the spread of wickedness, God's judgment, and the preservation of a righteous remnant.Recurring patterns emerge: human sin escalating from individual disobedience to societal corruption, divine patience followed by judgment, gracious preservat...
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Cross-References for Genesis 11:29
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“As for Sarai your wife, you shall not call her name Sarai, but her name will be Sarah.,And God said unto Abraham, As for Sarai thy wife, thou shalt not call her name Sarai, but Sarah shall her name be.,וַיֹּאמֶר אֱלֹהִים אֶל־אַבְרָהָם שָׂרַי אִשְׁתְּךָ לֹא־תִקְרָא אֶת־שְׁמָהּ שָׂרָי כִּי שָׂרָה שְׁמָהּ׃ ,And God said unto Abraham: As for Sarai thy wife”
“that it was told Abraham”
“she is indeed my sister”
“before he had finished speaking”