Genesis 24:42
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 24:42 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 24:42 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And I came this day unto the well, and said, O LORD God of my master Abraham, if now thou do prosper my way which I go:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 24:42 — KJV
“And I came this day unto the well, and said, O LORD God of my master Abraham, if now thou do prosper my way which I go:”
— Genesis 24:42 (KJV)
Genesis 24:42 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 24:42
“And it came to pass at the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice, that Elijah the prophet came near, and said, LORD God of Abraham, Isaac, and of Israel, let it be known this day that thou art God in Israel, and that I am thy servant, and that I have done all these things at thy word.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 24:42: came, day, lord
“And the sons of the prophets that were at Bethel came forth to Elisha, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the LORD will take away thy master from thy head to day? And he said, Yea, I know it; hold ye your peace.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 24:42: came, day, lord
“And the sons of the prophets that were at Jericho came to Elisha, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the LORD will take away thy master from thy head to day? And he answered, Yea, I know it; hold ye your peace.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 24:42: came, day, lord
“Ye shall walk in all the ways which the LORD your God hath commanded you, that ye may live, and that it may be well with you, and that ye may prolong your days in the land which ye shall possess.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 24:42: day, well, lord
“And a curse, if ye will not obey the commandments of the LORD your God, but turn aside out of the way which I command you this day, to go after other gods, which ye have not known.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 24:42: day, lord, god
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