Genesis 37:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 37:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 37:18 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And when they saw him afar off, even before he came near unto them, they conspired against him to slay him." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 37:18 — KJV
“And when they saw him afar off, even before he came near unto them, they conspired against him to slay him.”
— Genesis 37:18 (KJV)
Genesis 37:18 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 37:18
“And there came a fire out from before the LORD, and consumed upon the altar the burnt offering and the fat: which when all the people saw, they shouted, and fell on their faces.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 37:18: saw, off, before
“That the waters which came down from above stood and rose up upon an heap very far from the city Adam, that is beside Zaretan: and those that came down toward the sea of the plain, even the salt sea, failed, and were cut off: and the people passed over right against Jericho.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 37:18: off, even, came
“And it came to pass, when the king of Ai saw it, that they hasted and rose up early, and the men of the city went out against Israel to battle, he and all his people, at a time appointed, before the plain; but he wist not that there were liers in ambush against him behind the city.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 37:18: saw, before, came
“Then all the children of Israel, and all the people, went up, and came unto the house of God, and wept, and sat there before the LORD, and fasted that day until even, and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 37:18: off, even, before
“And as Samuel was offering up the burnt offering, the Philistines drew near to battle against Israel: but the LORD thundered with a great thunder on that day upon the Philistines, and discomfited them; and they were smitten before Israel.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 37:18: off, before, near
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