Genesis 43:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 43:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 43:21 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "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 ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 43:21 — KJV
“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.”
— Genesis 43:21 (KJV)
Genesis 43:21 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 43:21
“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.”
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“And take double money in your hand; and the money that was brought again in the mouth of your sacks, carry it again in your hand; peradventure it was an oversight:”
Shares key themes with Genesis 43:21: sacks, money, mouth
“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 43:21: sacks, behold, money
“Now it came to pass, that at what time the chest was brought unto the king's office by the hand of the Levites, and when they saw that there was much money, the king's scribe and the high priest's officer came and emptied the chest, and took it, and carried it to his place again. Thus they did day by day, and gathered money in abundance.”
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“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.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 43:21: inn, opened, behold
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