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Genesis 42:38 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Genesis 42:38 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Genesis chapter 42 verse 38 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And he said, My son shall not go down with you; for his brother is dead, and he is left alone: if mischief befall him by the way in the which ye go, then shall ye bring down my gray hairs with sorrow to the grave.”
Genesis 42:38 (KJV)
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Commentary on Genesis 42:38
And he said, My son shall not go down with you; for his brother is dead, and he is left alone: if mi... 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 42:38
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“but he refused to be comforted. He said”
“and said”
“Joseph's brother”
“We, your servants, are twelve brothers, the sons of one man in the land of Canaan; and behold, the youngest is this day with our father, and one is no more.”
“and Rachel travailed. She had hard labor.”
“and even to gray hairs will I carry you. I have made”
“my father”
“God gives wisdom”
“all is vanity and a chasing after wind.”
“or even by reason of strength eighty years; yet their pride is but labor and sorrow”