Genesis 29:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 29:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 29:8 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And they said, We cannot, until all the flocks be gathered together, and till they roll the stone from the well's mouth;..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 29:8 — KJV
“And they said, We cannot, until all the flocks be gathered together, and till they roll the stone from the well's mouth; then we water the sheep.”
— Genesis 29:8 (KJV)
Genesis 29:8 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 29:8
“And thither were all the flocks gathered: and they rolled the stone from the well's mouth, and watered the sheep, and put the stone again upon the well's mouth in his place.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 29:8: flocks, gathered, roll
“And he looked, and behold a well in the field, and, lo, there were three flocks of sheep lying by it; for out of that well they watered the flocks: and a great stone was upon the well's mouth.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 29:8: flocks, stone, well
“And it came to pass, when Jacob saw Rachel the daughter of Laban his mother's brother, and the sheep of Laban his mother's brother, that Jacob went near, and rolled the stone from the well's mouth, and watered the flock of Laban his mother's brother.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 29:8: roll, stone, well
“And from thence they went to Beer: that is the well whereof the LORD spake unto Moses, Gather the people together, and I will give them water.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 29:8: together, well, then
“And Gideon sent messengers throughout all mount Ephraim, saying, Come down against the Midianites, and take before them the waters unto Bethbarah and Jordan. Then all the men of Ephraim gathered themselves together, and took the waters unto Bethbarah and Jordan.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 29:8: gathered, together, then
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