Genesis 42:22
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 42:22 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 42:22 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Reuben answered them, saying, Spake I not unto you, saying, Do not sin against the child; and ye would not hear? the..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 42:22 — KJV
“And Reuben answered them, saying, Spake I not unto you, saying, Do not sin against the child; and ye would not hear? therefore, behold, also his blood is required.”
— Genesis 42:22 (KJV)
Genesis 42:22 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 42:22
“And Moses spake before the LORD, saying, Behold, the children of Israel have not hearkened unto me; how then shall Pharaoh hear me, who am of uncircumcised lips?”
Shares key themes with Genesis 42:22: saying, spake, child
“He sent messengers therefore unto Balaam the son of Beor to Pethor, which is by the river of the land of the children of his people, to call him, saying, Behold, there is a people come out from Egypt: behold, they cover the face of the earth, and they abide over against me: face: Heb. eye”
Shares key themes with Genesis 42:22: saying, against, child
“And the children of Israel heard say, Behold, the children of Reuben and the children of Gad and the half tribe of Manasseh have built an altar over against the land of Canaan, in the borders of Jordan, at the passage of the children of Israel.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 42:22: reuben, against, child
“And the children of Israel cried unto the LORD, saying, We have sinned against thee, both because we have forsaken our God, and also served Baalim.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 42:22: saying, sin, against
“Then they told Saul, saying, Behold, the people sin against the LORD, in that they eat with the blood. And he said, Ye have transgressed: roll a great stone unto me this day. transgressed: or, dealt treacherously”
Shares key themes with Genesis 42:22: saying, sin, against
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