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Genesis 38:9 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Genesis 38:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Genesis chapter 38 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And Onan knew that the seed should not be his; and it came to pass, when he went in unto his brother's wife, that he spilled it on the ground, lest that he should give seed to his brother.”
Genesis 38:9 (KJV)
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Commentary on Genesis 38:9
And Onan knew that the seed should not be his; and it came to pass, when he went in unto his brother... This passage is part of the Joseph narrative, a masterfully crafted account demonstrating God's sovereign providence working through human choices and circumstances to accomplish His redemptive purposes. The Joseph cycle shows how God transforms evil intentions into instruments of salvation.Central themes include divine providence orchestrating events toward redemptive ends, the testing and refinement of character through suffering and success, forgiveness overcoming betrayal and injustice, ...
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Cross-References for Genesis 38:9
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“there is confusion and every evil deed.”
“The Spirit who lives in us yearns jealously?”
“disobedient”
“that the firstborn whom she bears shall succeed in the name of his brother who is dead”
“don't boast and don't lie against the truth.”
“and jealousy kills the simple.”
“the wife of Mahlon”
“and anger is overwhelming; but who is able to stand before jealousy?”
“Turn again”