Genesis 43:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 43:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 43:20 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And said, O sir, we came indeed down at the first time to buy food: we...: Heb. coming down we came down" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 43:20 — KJV
“And said, O sir, we came indeed down at the first time to buy food: we...: Heb. coming down we came down”
— Genesis 43:20 (KJV)
Genesis 43:20 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 43:20
“My servants shall bring them down from Lebanon unto the sea: and I will convey them by sea in floats unto the place that thou shalt appoint me, and will cause them to be discharged there, and thou shalt receive them: and thou shalt accomplish my desire, in giving food for my household. appoint: Heb. send”
Shares key themes with Genesis 43:20: sir, down, food
“And it came to pass at the seventh time, that he said, Behold, there ariseth a little cloud out of the sea, like a man's hand. And he said, Go up, say unto Ahab, Prepare thy chariot, and get thee down, that the rain stop thee not. Prepare: Heb. Tie, or, Bind”
Shares key themes with Genesis 43:20: came, down, time
“And he made his camels to kneel down without the city by a well of water at the time of the evening, even the time that women go out to draw water. that...: Heb. that women who draw water go forth”
Shares key themes with Genesis 43:20: came, down, time
“And it came to pass, that at midnight the LORD smote all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh that sat on his throne unto the firstborn of the captive that was in the dungeon; and all the firstborn of cattle. dungeon: Heb. house of the pit”
Shares key themes with Genesis 43:20: came, first, heb
“And they came to Balaam, and said to him, Thus saith Balak the son of Zippor, Let nothing, I pray thee, hinder thee from coming unto me: Let...: Heb. Be not thou hindered from, etc”
Shares key themes with Genesis 43:20: came, heb, coming
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