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Genesis 43:7 Cross-References
Explore 3 cross-references for Genesis 43:7 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Genesis chapter 43 verse 7 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And they said, The man asked us straitly of our state, and of our kindred, saying, Is your father yet alive? have ye another brother? and we told him according to the tenor of these words: could we certainly know that he would say, Bring your brother down? asked: Heb. asking asked us tenor: Heb. mouth could: Heb. knowing could we know”
Genesis 43:7 (KJV)
Commentary on Genesis 43:7
And they said, The man asked us straitly of our state, and of our kindred, saying, Is your father ye... 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, ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Genesis 43:7
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“saying”
“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 said”