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Genesis 25:17 Cross-References
Explore 2 cross-references for Genesis 25:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Genesis chapter 25 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And these are the years of the life of Ishmael, an hundred and thirty and seven years: and he gave up the ghost and died; and was gathered unto his people.”
Genesis 25:17 (KJV)
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These are the years of the life of Ishmael, ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SEVEN YEARS; and he breathed his last and died, and was gathered to his people. (GEN 25:17)
Commentary on Genesis 25:17
And these are the years of the life of Ishmael, an hundred and thirty and seven years: and he gave u... This passage is part of the Abrahamic narratives which shift from universal human history to God's particular covenant people. The Abraham cycle (Genesis 12-25) demonstrates God's sovereign election, covenant faithfulness, and the development of faith through testing and promise fulfillment.Central themes include God's unconditional covenant promises (land, descendants, blessing to nations), the call to faith and obedience, the testing of faith through delays and impossibilities, the contras...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Genesis 25:17
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“And these are the days of the years of Abraham's life which he lived”
“And thou shalt go to thy fathers in peace; thou shalt be buried in a good old age.”