Genesis 42:24
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 42:24 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 42:24 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And he turned himself about from them, and wept; and returned to them again, and communed with them, and took from them ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 42:24 — KJV
“And he turned himself about from them, and wept; and returned to them again, and communed with them, and took from them Simeon, and bound him before their eyes.”
— Genesis 42:24 (KJV)
Genesis 42:24 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 42:24
“And the mixt multitude that was among them fell a lusting: and the children of Israel also wept again, and said, Who shall give us flesh to eat? fell...: Heb. lusted a lust wept...: Heb. returned and wept”
Shares key themes with Genesis 42:24: turned, wept, returned
“And ye returned and wept before the LORD; but the LORD would not hearken to your voice, nor give ear unto you.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 42:24: turned, wept, returned
“So Saul took the kingdom over Israel, and fought against all his enemies on every side, against Moab, and against the children of Ammon, and against Edom, and against the kings of Zobah, and against the Philistines: and whithersoever he turned himself, he vexed them.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 42:24: turned, himself, again
“And as David returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, Abner took him, and brought him before Saul with the head of the Philistine in his hand.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 42:24: turned, returned, took
“Thy hands were not bound, nor thy feet put into fetters: as a man falleth before wicked men, so fellest thou. And all the people wept again over him. wicked...: Heb. children of iniquity”
Shares key themes with Genesis 42:24: wept, again, bound
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