Genesis 42:27
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 42:27 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 42:27 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And as one of them opened his sack to give his ass provender in the inn, he espied his money; for, behold, it was in his..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 42:27 — KJV
“And as one of them opened his sack to give his ass provender in the inn, he espied his money; for, behold, it was in his sack's mouth.”
— Genesis 42:27 (KJV)
Genesis 42:27 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 42:27
“And it came to pass, when we came to the inn, that we opened our sacks, and, behold, every man's money was in the mouth of his sack, our money in full weight: and we have brought it again in our hand.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 42:27: one, opened, sack
“Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea, and cast an hook, and take up the fish that first cometh up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a piece of money: that take, and give unto them for me and thee. a piece...: or, a stater: it is half an ounce of silver, in value two shillings and six pence, sterling; about fifty five cents”
Shares key themes with Genesis 42:27: one, opened, give
“And it came to pass as they emptied their sacks, that, behold, every man's bundle of money was in his sack: and when both they and their father saw the bundles of money, they were afraid.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 42:27: one, sack, ass
“Behold, the money, which we found in our sacks' mouths, we brought again unto thee out of the land of Canaan: how then should we steal out of thy lord's house silver or gold?”
Shares key themes with Genesis 42:27: one, sack, money
“And when she had opened it, she saw the child: and, behold, the babe wept. And she had compassion on him, and said, This is one of the Hebrews' children.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 42:27: one, opened, ass
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