Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Genesis 49:4 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Genesis 49:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Genesis chapter 49 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Unstable as water, thou shalt not excel; because thou wentest up to thy father's bed; then defiledst thou it: he went up to my couch. thou shalt: Heb. do not thou excel he went: or, my couch is gone”
Genesis 49:4 (KJV)
Commentary on Genesis 49:4
Unstable as water, thou shalt not excel; because thou wentest up to thy father's bed; then defiledst... 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 49:4
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“while Israel lived in that land”
“because he defiled his father's couch”
“because he has uncovered his father's skirt. All the people shall say”
“and not die; Nor let his men be few.”
“and such sexual immorality as is not even named among the Gentiles”
“without any doubting”
“Neither shalt thou desire thy neighbor's wife”
“who came into Egypt”
“speaking in them of these things. In those”
“and who can't cease from sin; enticing unsettled souls; having a heart trained in greed; children of cursing;”