Genesis 42:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 42:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 42:4 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "But Benjamin, Joseph's brother, Jacob sent not with his brethren; for he said, Lest peradventure mischief befall him." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 42:4 — KJV
“But Benjamin, Joseph's brother, Jacob sent not with his brethren; for he said, Lest peradventure mischief befall him.”
— Genesis 42:4 (KJV)
Genesis 42:4 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 42:4
“And Moses sent messengers from Kadesh unto the king of Edom, Thus saith thy brother Israel, Thou knowest all the travail that hath befallen us: befallen...: Heb. found us”
Shares key themes with Genesis 42:4: brother, sent, befall
“Then sent Joseph, and called his father Jacob to him, and all his kindred, threescore and fifteen souls.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 42:4: joseph, jacob, sent
“Yet have I sent the brethren, lest our boasting of you should be in vain in this behalf; that, as I said, ye may be ready:”
Shares key themes with Genesis 42:4: sent, brethren, lest
“And these words of Esau her elder son were told to Rebekah: and she sent and called Jacob her younger son, and said unto him, Behold, thy brother Esau, as touching thee, doth comfort himself, purposing to kill thee.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 42:4: brother, jacob, sent
“And Isaac sent away Jacob: and he went to Padanaram unto Laban, son of Bethuel the Syrian, the brother of Rebekah, Jacob's and Esau's mother.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 42:4: brother, jacob, sent
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