Genesis 31:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 31:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 31:5 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And said unto them, I see your father's countenance, that it is not toward me as before; but the God of my father hath b..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 31:5 — KJV
“And said unto them, I see your father's countenance, that it is not toward me as before; but the God of my father hath been with me.”
— Genesis 31:5 (KJV)
Genesis 31:5 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 31:5
“Now therefore, our God, the great, the mighty, and the terrible God, who keepest covenant and mercy, let not all the trouble seem little before thee, that hath come upon us, on our kings, on our princes, and on our priests, and on our prophets, and on our fathers, and on all thy people, since the time of the kings of Assyria unto this day. trouble: Heb. weariness that...: Heb. that hath found us”
Shares key themes with Genesis 31:5: see, father, before
“I thought it good to shew the signs and wonders that the high God hath wrought toward me. I thought...: Chaldee, It was seemly before me”
Shares key themes with Genesis 31:5: see, toward, before
“Wherefore have ye not eaten the sin offering in the holy place, seeing it is most holy, and God hath given it you to bear the iniquity of the congregation, to make atonement for them before the LORD?”
Shares key themes with Genesis 31:5: see, before, god
“Seemeth it but a small thing unto you, that the God of Israel hath separated you from the congregation of Israel, to bring you near to himself to do the service of the tabernacle of the LORD, and to stand before the congregation to minister unto them?”
Shares key themes with Genesis 31:5: see, before, god
“Behold, the LORD thy God hath set the land before thee: go up and possess it, as the LORD God of thy fathers hath said unto thee; fear not, neither be discouraged.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 31:5: father, before, god
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