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Genesis 44:20 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Genesis 44:20 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Genesis chapter 44 verse 20 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And we said unto my lord, We have a father, an old man, and a child of his old age, a little one; and his brother is dead, and he alone is left of his mother, and his father loveth him.”
Genesis 44:20 (KJV)
Commentary on Genesis 44:20
And we said unto my lord, We have a father, an old man, and a child of his old age, a little one; an... 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 44:20
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“because he was the son of his old age”
“My son shall not go down with you; for his brother is dead, and he only is left. If harm happens to him along the way in which you go, then you will bring down my gray hairs with sorrow to Sheol.”
“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.”
“as her soul was departing (for she died)”
“and said”
“The man asked directly concerning ourselves, and concerning our relatives, saying, 'Is your father still alive? Have you another brother?' We just answered his questions. Is there any way we could know that he would say, 'Bring your brother down?'”
“Behold, this dreamer comes.,And they said one to another, Behold, this dreamer cometh.,וַיֹּאמְרוּ אִישׁ אֶל־אָחִיו הִנֵּה בַּעַל הַחֲלֹמוֹת הַלָּזֶה בָּא׃ ,And they said one to another: Behold”
“Becher”
“my father”