Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Genesis 28:4 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Genesis 28:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Genesis chapter 28 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And give thee the blessing of Abraham, to thee, and to thy seed with thee; that thou mayest inherit the land wherein thou art a stranger, which God gave unto Abraham. wherein: Heb. of thy sojournings”
Genesis 28:4 (KJV)
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Commentary on Genesis 28:4
And give thee the blessing of Abraham, to thee, and to thy seed with thee; that thou mayest inherit ... This passage belongs to the Jacob narratives which demonstrate God's sovereign election overriding human merit and the transformation of a deceiver into Israel, the father of the twelve tribes. The Jacob cycle shows how divine purposes advance through flawed individuals whom God graciously transforms.Key themes include God's sovereign choice ("the older shall serve the younger"), the consequences of deception and family dysfunction, exile and return patterns, wrestling with God leading to bl...
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Cross-References for Genesis 28:4
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“That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.”
“I will give this land to your seed{or, offspring}. He built an altar there to Yahweh”
“who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ;”
“and said”
“and I will multiply your seed greatly like the stars of the heavens”
“saying”
“after Lot was separated from him”
“and I will make nations of you. Kings will come out of you.”
“His name shall endure for ever: his name shall be continued as long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in him: all nations shall call him blessed.”
“foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith”