Genesis 39:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 39:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 39:5 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And it came to pass from the time that he had made him overseer in his house, and over all that he had, that the LORD bl..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 39:5 — KJV
“And it came to pass from the time that he had made him overseer in his house, and over all that he had, that the LORD blessed the Egyptian's house for Joseph's sake; and the blessing of the LORD was upon all that he had in the house, and in the field.”
— Genesis 39:5 (KJV)
Genesis 39:5 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 39:5
“For the LORD will pass through to smite the Egyptians; and when he seeth the blood upon the lintel, and on the two side posts, the LORD will pass over the door, and will not suffer the destroyer to come in unto your houses to smite you.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 39:5: pass, house, over
“That ye shall say, It is the sacrifice of the LORD'S passover, who passed over the houses of the children of Israel in Egypt, when he smote the Egyptians, and delivered our houses. And the people bowed the head and worshipped.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 39:5: pass, house, over
“And it came to pass, while the ark abode in Kirjathjearim, that the time was long; for it was twenty years: and all the house of Israel lamented after the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 39:5: came, pass, time
“And it came to pass, when Hiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly, and said, Blessed be the LORD this day, which hath given unto David a wise son over this great people.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 39:5: came, pass, over
“And it came to pass in the four hundred and eightieth year after the children of Israel were come out of the land of Egypt, in the fourth year of Solomon's reign over Israel, in the month Zif, which is the second month, that he began to build the house of the LORD. began...: Heb. built”
Shares key themes with Genesis 39:5: came, pass, house
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