Genesis 12:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 12:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 12:9 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Abram journeyed, going on still toward the south. going...: Heb. in going and journeying" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 12:9 — KJV
“And Abram journeyed, going on still toward the south. going...: Heb. in going and journeying”
— Genesis 12:9 (KJV)
Genesis 12:9 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 12:9
“From thence it passed toward Azmon, and went out unto the river of Egypt; and the goings out of that coast were at the sea: this shall be your south coast.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 12:9: going, toward, south
“And the border went up toward Debir from the valley of Achor, and so northward, looking toward Gilgal, that is before the going up to Adummim, which is on the south side of the river: and the border passed toward the waters of Enshemesh, and the goings out thereof were at Enrogel:”
Shares key themes with Genesis 12:9: going, toward, south
“And the border passed along to the side of Bethhoglah northward: and the outgoings of the border were at the north bay of the salt sea at the south end of Jordan: this was the south coast. bay: Heb. tongue”
Shares key themes with Genesis 12:9: going, south, heb
“And he said unto him, We are passing from Bethlehemjudah toward the side of mount Ephraim; from thence am I: and I went to Bethlehemjudah, but I am now going to the house of the LORD; and there is no man that receiveth me to house. receiveth: Heb. gathereth”
Shares key themes with Genesis 12:9: going, toward, heb
“Then they said, Behold, there is a feast of the LORD in Shiloh yearly in a place which is on the north side of Bethel, on the east side of the highway that goeth up from Bethel to Shechem, and on the south of Lebonah. yearly: Heb. from year to year on the east...: or, toward the sunrising of the highway: or, on the highway”
Shares key themes with Genesis 12:9: toward, south, heb
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