Genesis 19:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 19:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 19:17 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And it came to pass, when they had brought them forth abroad, that he said, Escape for thy life; look not behind thee, n..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 19:17 — KJV
“And it came to pass, when they had brought them forth abroad, that he said, Escape for thy life; look not behind thee, neither stay thou in all the plain; escape to the mountain, lest thou be consumed.”
— Genesis 19:17 (KJV)
Genesis 19:17 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 19:17
“And it came to pass, that on the morrow Moses went into the tabernacle of witness; and, behold, the rod of Aaron for the house of Levi was budded, and brought forth buds, and bloomed blossoms, and yielded almonds.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 19:17: came, pass, brought
“And it came to pass, when the king of Ai saw it, that they hasted and rose up early, and the men of the city went out against Israel to battle, he and all his people, at a time appointed, before the plain; but he wist not that there were liers in ambush against him behind the city.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 19:17: came, pass, behind
“And as soon as the commandment came abroad, the children of Israel brought in abundance the firstfruits of corn, wine, and oil, and honey, and of all the increase of the field; and the tithe of all things brought they in abundantly. came...: Heb. brake forth honey: or, dates”
Shares key themes with Genesis 19:17: came, brought, forth
“And it came to pass from that time forth, that the half of my servants wrought in the work, and the other half of them held both the spears, the shields, and the bows, and the habergeons; and the rulers were behind all the house of Judah.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 19:17: came, pass, forth
“And it came to pass on the morrow, that Pashur brought forth Jeremiah out of the stocks. Then said Jeremiah unto him, The LORD hath not called thy name Pashur, but Magormissabib. Magormissabib: that is, Fear round about”
Shares key themes with Genesis 19:17: came, pass, brought
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