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Genesis 33:4 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Genesis 33:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Genesis chapter 33 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And Esau ran to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck, and kissed him: and they wept.”
Genesis 33:4 (KJV)
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Commentary on Genesis 33:4
And Esau ran to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck, and kissed him: and they wept.... 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 blessi...
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Cross-References for Genesis 33:4
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“and wept”
“and he answered me”
“Your name will no longer be called Jacob, but Israel; for you have fought with God and with men, and have prevailed.”
“and fell on Paul's neck and kissed him”
“and went up to meet Israel”
“and the house of Pharaoh heard.”
“he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.”
“and didn't recognize him”
“for his heart yearned over his brother; and he sought a place to weep. He entered into his room”