Genesis 29:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 29:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 29:9 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And while he yet spake with them, Rachel came with her father's sheep: for she kept them." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 29:9 — KJV
“And while he yet spake with them, Rachel came with her father's sheep: for she kept them.”
— Genesis 29:9 (KJV)
Genesis 29:9 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 29:9
“And David said unto Saul, Thy servant kept his father's sheep, and there came a lion, and a bear, and took a lamb out of the flock: lamb: or, kid”
Shares key themes with Genesis 29:9: came, father, sheep
“And it came to pass on the seventh day, that the child died. And the servants of David feared to tell him that the child was dead: for they said, Behold, while the child was yet alive, we spake unto him, and he would not hearken unto our voice: how will he then vex himself, if we tell him that the child is dead? vex: Heb. do hurt”
Shares key themes with Genesis 29:9: while, yet, spake
“And while he yet spake, behold, Jonathan the son of Abiathar the priest came: and Adonijah said unto him, Come in; for thou art a valiant man, and bringest good tidings.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 29:9: while, yet, spake
“Now these are they that came to David to Ziklag, while he yet kept himself close because of Saul the son of Kish: and they were among the mighty men, helpers of the war. while...: Heb. being yet shut up”
Shares key themes with Genesis 29:9: while, yet, came
“While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, The fire of God is fallen from heaven, and hath burned up the sheep, and the servants, and consumed them; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee. The fire...: or, A great fire”
Shares key themes with Genesis 29:9: while, yet, came
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