Genesis 42:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 42:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 42:16 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Send one of you, and let him fetch your brother, and ye shall be kept in prison, that your words may be proved, whether ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 42:16 — KJV
“Send one of you, and let him fetch your brother, and ye shall be kept in prison, that your words may be proved, whether there be any truth in you: or else by the life of Pharaoh surely ye are spies. kept...: Heb. bound”
— Genesis 42:16 (KJV)
Genesis 42:16 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 42:16
“Six days may work be done; but in the seventh is the sabbath of rest, holy to the LORD: whosoever doeth any work in the sabbath day, he shall surely be put to death. holy: Heb. holiness”
Shares key themes with Genesis 42:16: one, may, any
“And he that killeth any man shall surely be put to death. killeth...: Heb. smiteth the life of a man”
Shares key themes with Genesis 42:16: let, any, life
“And when Hadad heard in Egypt that David slept with his fathers, and that Joab the captain of the host was dead, Hadad said to Pharaoh, Let me depart, that I may go to mine own country. Let...: Heb. Send me away”
Shares key themes with Genesis 42:16: send, let, may
“Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;”
Shares key themes with Genesis 42:16: one, let, may
“Let there more work be laid upon the men, that they may labour therein; and let them not regard vain words. Let there...: Heb. Let the work be heavy upon the men”
Shares key themes with Genesis 42:16: let, words, may
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