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Genesis 48:17 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Genesis 48:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Genesis chapter 48 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And when Joseph saw that his father laid his right hand upon the head of Ephraim, it displeased him: and he held up his father's hand, to remove it from Ephraim's head unto Manasseh's head. displeased: was evil in his eyes”
Genesis 48:17 (KJV)
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Commentary on Genesis 48:17
And when Joseph saw that his father laid his right hand upon the head of Ephraim, it displeased him:... 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 48:17
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“and laid it on Ephraim's head”
“because they are Abraham's seed”
“and he killed him also.”
“[speaking] evil in the ears of Yahweh: and when Yahweh heard it”
“Don't look on his face, or on the height of his stature; because I have rejected him: for [Yahweh sees] not as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but Yahweh looks at the heart.”
“his father.”
“And God was displeased with this thing; therefore he smote Israel.”
“and dealt wickedly above all who were before him.”
“and it displease him”
“neither having done anything good or bad”