Genesis 23:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 23:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 23:3 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Abraham stood up from before his dead, and spake unto the sons of Heth, saying," Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 23:3 — KJV
“And Abraham stood up from before his dead, and spake unto the sons of Heth, saying,”
— Genesis 23:3 (KJV)
Genesis 23:3 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 23:3
“And it came to pass, after he had buried him, that he spake to his sons, saying, When I am dead, then bury me in the sepulchre wherein the man of God is buried; lay my bones beside his bones:”
Shares key themes with Genesis 23:3: dead, spake, sons
“And, behold, one like the similitude of the sons of men touched my lips: then I opened my mouth, and spake, and said unto him that stood before me, O my lord, by the vision my sorrows are turned upon me, and I have retained no strength.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 23:3: stood, before, spake
“And he answered and spake unto those that stood before him, saying, Take away the filthy garments from him. And unto him he said, Behold, I have caused thine iniquity to pass from thee, and I will clothe thee with change of raiment.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 23:3: stood, before, spake
“And as touching the dead, that they rise: have ye not read in the book of Moses, how in the bush God spake unto him, saying, I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob?”
Shares key themes with Genesis 23:3: abraham, dead, spake
“And Moses spake before the LORD, saying, Behold, the children of Israel have not hearkened unto me; how then shall Pharaoh hear me, who am of uncircumcised lips?”
Shares key themes with Genesis 23:3: before, spake, saying
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