Genesis 42:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 42:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 42:3 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Joseph's ten brethren went down to buy corn in Egypt." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 42:3 — KJV
“And Joseph's ten brethren went down to buy corn in Egypt.”
— Genesis 42:3 (KJV)
Genesis 42:3 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 42:3
“Thy fathers went down into Egypt with threescore and ten persons; and now the LORD thy God hath made thee as the stars of heaven for multitude.”
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“And when Boaz had eaten and drunk, and his heart was merry, he went to lie down at the end of the heap of corn: and she came softly, and uncovered his feet, and laid her down.”
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“And he slew an Egyptian, a goodly man: and the Egyptian had a spear in his hand; but he went down to him with a staff, and plucked the spear out of the Egyptian's hand, and slew him with his own spear. a goodly...: Heb. a man of countenance, or, sight: also called, a man of great stature”
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“And all countries came into Egypt to Joseph for to buy corn; because that the famine was so sore in all lands.”
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“And it came to pass, when they had eaten up the corn which they had brought out of Egypt, their father said unto them, Go again, buy us a little food.”
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