Genesis 42:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 42:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 42:21 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And they said one to another, We are verily guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the anguish of his soul, when ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 42:21 — KJV
“And they said one to another, We are verily guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the anguish of his soul, when he besought us, and we would not hear; therefore is this distress come upon us.”
— Genesis 42:21 (KJV)
Genesis 42:21 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 42:21
“And, behold, this day I am going the way of all the earth: and ye know in all your hearts and in all your souls, that not one thing hath failed of all the good things which the LORD your God spake concerning you; all are come to pass unto you, and not one thing hath failed thereof.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 42:21: one, concerning, soul
“But Amaziah would not hear. Therefore Jehoash king of Israel went up; and he and Amaziah king of Judah looked one another in the face at Bethshemesh, which belongeth to Judah.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 42:21: one, another, would
“Also, thou son of man, the children of thy people still are talking against thee by the walls and in the doors of the houses, and speak one to another, every one to his brother, saying, Come, I pray you, and hear what is the word that cometh forth from the LORD. against thee: of, of thee”
Shares key themes with Genesis 42:21: one, another, brother
“And if any one of the common people sin through ignorance, while he doeth somewhat against any of the commandments of the LORD concerning things which ought not to be done, and be guilty; any one: Heb. any soul common...: Heb. people of the land”
Shares key themes with Genesis 42:21: one, guilty, concerning
“And when Delilah saw that he had told her all his heart, she sent and called for the lords of the Philistines, saying, Come up this once, for he hath shewed me all his heart. Then the lords of the Philistines came up unto her, and brought money in their hand.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 42:21: one, saw, hear
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