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Genesis 47:3 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Genesis 47:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Genesis chapter 47 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And Pharaoh said unto his brethren, What is your occupation? And they said unto Pharaoh, Thy servants are shepherds , both we, and also our fathers.”
Genesis 47:3 (KJV)
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Commentary on Genesis 47:3
And Pharaoh said unto his brethren, What is your occupation? And they said unto Pharaoh, Thy servant... 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 47:3
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“when Pharaoh summons you”
“we commanded you this: If anyone will not work, neither let him eat.”
“I was no prophet, neither was I a prophet's son; but I was a herdsman, and a farmer of sycamore figs;,Then answered Amos, and said to Amaziah, I was no prophet, neither was I a prophet's son; but I was an herdman, and a gatherer of sycomore fruit:, וַיַּעַן עָמוֹס וַיֹּאמֶר אֶל־אֲמַצְיָה לֹא־נָבִיא אָנֹכִי וְלֹא בֶן־נָבִיא אָנֹכִי כִּי־בוֹקֵר אָנֹכִי וּבוֹלֵס שִׁקְמִים׃ ,Then answered Amos, and said to Amaziah: I was no prophet”
“Tell us, please, for whose cause this evil is on us. What is your occupation? Where do you come from? What is your country? Of what people are you?”
“to Cain's brother Abel. Abel was a keeper of sheep”