Genesis 37:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 37:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 37:21 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Reuben heard it, and he delivered him out of their hands; and said, Let us not kill him." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 37:21 — KJV
“And Reuben heard it, and he delivered him out of their hands; and said, Let us not kill him.”
— Genesis 37:21 (KJV)
Genesis 37:21 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 37:21
“Bring forth him that hath cursed without the camp; and let all that heard him lay their hands upon his head, and let all the congregation stone him.”
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“The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.”
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“For I have heard a voice as of a woman in travail, and the anguish as of her that bringeth forth her first child, the voice of the daughter of Zion, that bewaileth herself, that spreadeth her hands, saying, Woe is me now! for my soul is wearied because of murderers.”
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“For he taught his disciples, and said unto them, The Son of man is delivered into the hands of men, and they shall kill him; and after that he is killed, he shall rise the third day.”
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“Let these sayings sink down into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men.”
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