Genesis 37:26
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 37:26 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 37:26 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Judah said unto his brethren, What profit is it if we slay our brother, and conceal his blood?" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 37:26 — KJV
“And Judah said unto his brethren, What profit is it if we slay our brother, and conceal his blood?”
— Genesis 37:26 (KJV)
Genesis 37:26 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 37:26
“That the cruelty done to the threescore and ten sons of Jerubbaal might come, and their blood be laid upon Abimelech their brother, which slew them; and upon the men of Shechem, which aided him in the killing of his brethren. aided...: Heb. strengthened his hands to kill”
Shares key themes with Genesis 37:26: brethren, brother, blood
“And thou shalt slay the ram, and thou shalt take his blood, and sprinkle it round about upon the altar.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 37:26: slay, blood
“And he said unto them, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Put every man his sword by his side, and go in and out from gate to gate throughout the camp, and slay every man his brother, and every man his companion, and every man his neighbour.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 37:26: slay, brother
“The revenger of blood himself shall slay the murderer: when he meeteth him, he shall slay him.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 37:26: slay, blood
“Or in enmity smite him with his hand, that he die: he that smote him shall surely be put to death; for he is a murderer: the revenger of blood shall slay the murderer, when he meeteth him.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 37:26: slay, blood
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