Genesis 33:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 33:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 33:3 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And he passed over before them, and bowed himself to the ground seven times, until he came near to his brother." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 33:3 — KJV
“And he passed over before them, and bowed himself to the ground seven times, until he came near to his brother.”
— Genesis 33:3 (KJV)
Genesis 33:3 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 33:3
“And it came to pass, when all the kings of the Amorites, which were on the side of Jordan westward, and all the kings of the Canaanites, which were by the sea, heard that the LORD had dried up the waters of Jordan from before the children of Israel, until we were passed over, that their heart melted, neither was there spirit in them any more, because of the children of Israel.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 33:3: passed, over, before
“And as soon as the lad was gone, David arose out of a place toward the south, and fell on his face to the ground, and bowed himself three times: and they kissed one another, and wept one with another, until David exceeded.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 33:3: bowed, himself, ground
“So Joab came to the king, and told him: and when he had called for Absalom, he came to the king, and bowed himself on his face to the ground before the king: and the king kissed Absalom.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 33:3: before, bowed, himself
“And Joshua rose early in the morning; and they removed from Shittim, and came to Jordan, he and all the children of Israel, and lodged there before they passed over.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 33:3: passed, over, before
“And the priests that bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD stood firm on dry ground in the midst of Jordan, and all the Israelites passed over on dry ground, until all the people were passed clean over Jordan.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 33:3: passed, over, ground
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