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Genesis 9:23 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Genesis 9:23 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Genesis chapter 9 verse 23 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And Shem and Japheth took a garment, and laid it upon both their shoulders, and went backward, and covered the nakedness of their father; and their faces were backward, and they saw not their father's nakedness.”
Genesis 9:23 (KJV)
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Commentary on Genesis 9:23
And Shem and Japheth took a garment, and laid it upon both their shoulders, and went backward, and c... This passage belongs to the primeval history section (Genesis 1-11) which establishes universal truths about God, humanity, sin, and divine purposes before focusing on Abraham and Israel. These chapters answer fundamental questions about human origins, the spread of wickedness, God's judgment, and the preservation of a righteous remnant.Recurring patterns emerge: human sin escalating from individual disobedience to societal corruption, divine patience followed by judgment, gracious preservat...
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Cross-References for Genesis 9:23
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“even if a man is caught in some fault”
“but exhort him as a father; the younger men as brothers;”
“Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.”
“Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.”
“for love covers a multitude of sins.”
“except at the word of two or three witnesses.”
“especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.”