Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Genesis 35:16 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Genesis 35:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Genesis chapter 35 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
The Death of Rachel
“And they journeyed from Bethel; and there was but a little way to come to Ephrath: and Rachel travailed, and she had hard labour. a little: Heb. a little piece of ground”
Genesis 35:16 (KJV)
Historical Context for Genesis 35:16
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Commentary on Genesis 35:16
And they journeyed from Beth-el; and there was but a little way to come to Ephrath: and Rachel trava... 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...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Genesis 35:16
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“Bethlehem Ephrathah”
“when I came from Paddan”
“and Caleb took to him Ephrath”
“In Rama was there a voice heard”
“and was buried in the way to Ephrath (the same is Bethlehem).”
“we heard of it in Ephrathah. We found it in the field of Jaar:”
“behold”
“if they continue in faith”
“and the name of his wife Naomi”
“when he saw that he was mocked by the wise men”