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Genesis 47:27 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Genesis 47:27 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Genesis chapter 47 verse 27 to related passages throughout the Bible.
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“And Israel dwelt in the land of Egypt, in the country of Goshen; and they had possessions therein, and grew, and multiplied exceedingly.”
Genesis 47:27 (KJV)
Historical Context for Genesis 47:27
Commentary on Genesis 47:27
And Israel dwelt in the land of Egypt, in the country of Goshen; and they had possessions therein, a... 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 47:27
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“I am God, the God of your father. Don't be afraid to go down into Egypt, for there I will make of you a great nation.,And he said, I am God, the God of thy father: fear not to go down into Egypt; for I will there make of thee a great nation:,וַיֹּאמֶר אָנֹכִי הָאֵל אֱלֹהֵי אָבִיךָ אַל־תִּירָא מֵרְדָה מִצְרַיְמָה כִּי־לְגוֹי גָּדוֹל אֲשִׂימְךָ שָׁם׃ ,And He said: I am God”
“and increased abundantly”
“so that they are multiplied greatly. He doesn't allow their livestock to decrease.”
“A Syrian ready to perish was my father; and he went down into Egypt”
“and gather them; for I have redeemed them; and they will increase as they have increased.”
“and will give to your seed all these lands. In your seed will all the nations of the earth be blessed”
“and made them stronger than their adversaries.”
“the more they multiplied and the more they spread out. They were grieved because of the children of Israel.”
“Thy fathers went down into Egypt with threescore and ten persons; and now the LORD thy God hath made thee as the stars of heaven for multitude.”