Genesis 31:42
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 31:42 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 31:42 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Except the God of my father, the God of Abraham, and the fear of Isaac, had been with me, surely thou hadst sent me away..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 31:42 — KJV
“Except the God of my father, the God of Abraham, and the fear of Isaac, had been with me, surely thou hadst sent me away now empty. God hath seen mine affliction and the labour of my hands, and rebuked thee yesternight.”
— Genesis 31:42 (KJV)
Genesis 31:42 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 31:42
“And God said moreover unto Moses, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, The LORD God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, hath sent me unto you: this is my name for ever, and this is my memorial unto all generations.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 31:42: god, father, abraham
“Go, and gather the elders of Israel together, and say unto them, The LORD God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, of Isaac, and of Jacob, appeared unto me, saying, I have surely visited you, and seen that which is done to you in Egypt:”
Shares key themes with Genesis 31:42: god, father, abraham
“The God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Jacob, the God of our fathers, hath glorified his Son Jesus; whom ye delivered up, and denied him in the presence of Pilate, when he was determined to let him go.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 31:42: god, father, abraham
“That they may believe that the LORD God of their fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, hath appeared unto thee.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 31:42: god, father, abraham
“That he may establish thee to day for a people unto himself, and that he may be unto thee a God, as he hath said unto thee, and as he hath sworn unto thy fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 31:42: god, father, abraham
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