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Genesis 35:17 Cross-References
Explore 2 cross-references for Genesis 35:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Genesis chapter 35 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And it came to pass, when she was in hard labour, that the midwife said unto her, Fear not; thou shalt have this son also.”
Genesis 35:17 (KJV)
Commentary on Genesis 35:17
And it came to pass, when she was in hard labour, that the midwife said unto her, Fear not; thou sha... 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 35:17
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