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Genesis 47:28 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Genesis 47:28 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Genesis chapter 47 verse 28 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And Jacob lived in the land of Egypt seventeen years: so the whole age of Jacob was an hundred forty and seven years. the whole: Heb. the days of the years of his life”
Genesis 47:28 (KJV)
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Jacob lived in the land of Egypt seventeen years; so the length of Jacob's life was ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY-SEVEN YEARS. (GEN 47:28)
Commentary on Genesis 47:28
And Jacob lived in the land of Egypt seventeen years: so the whole age of Jacob was an hundred forty... 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 47:28
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“or even by reason of strength eighty years; yet their pride is but labor and sorrow”
“How many are the days of the years of your life?”
“How many are the days of thy servant? when wilt thou execute judgment on them that persecute me?”
“that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”
“being seventeen years old”