Genesis 10:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 10:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 10:21 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Unto Shem also, the father of all the children of Eber, the brother of Japheth the elder, even to him were children born..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 10:21 — KJV
“Unto Shem also, the father of all the children of Eber, the brother of Japheth the elder, even to him were children born.”
— Genesis 10:21 (KJV)
Genesis 10:21 in Context — About the Book of Genesis
Genesis is the book of beginnings — creation, the fall, the flood, and the call of Abraham. It answers the oldest questions: where we came from, why the world is broken, and how God begins His rescue plan through one family. Every major theme in the Bible is planted here as a seed.
Cross-References for Genesis 10:21
“And king Solomon answered and said unto his mother, And why dost thou ask Abishag the Shunammite for Adonijah? ask for him the kingdom also; for he is mine elder brother; even for him, and for Abiathar the priest, and for Joab the son of Zeruiah.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 10:21: also, brother, elder
“Also unto Shemaiah his son were sons born, that ruled throughout the house of their father: for they were mighty men of valour.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 10:21: shem, also, father
“Also Hosah, of the children of Merari, had sons; Simri the chief, (for though he was not the firstborn, yet his father made him the chief;)”
Shares key themes with Genesis 10:21: also, father, children
“And it came to pass after these things, that it was told Abraham, saying, Behold, Milcah, she hath also born children unto thy brother Nahor;”
Shares key themes with Genesis 10:21: also, children, brother
“And take thou unto thee Aaron thy brother, and his sons with him, from among the children of Israel, that he may minister unto me in the priest's office, even Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron's sons.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 10:21: children, brother, even
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