Genesis 43:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 43:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 43:5 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "But if thou wilt not send him, we will not go down: for the man said unto us, Ye shall not see my face, except your brot..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 43:5 — KJV
“But if thou wilt not send him, we will not go down: for the man said unto us, Ye shall not see my face, except your brother be with you.”
— Genesis 43:5 (KJV)
Genesis 43:5 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 43:5
“And thou saidst unto thy servants, Except your youngest brother come down with you, ye shall see my face no more.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 43:5: down, see, face
“And we said, We cannot go down: if our youngest brother be with us, then will we go down: for we may not see the man's face, except our youngest brother be with us.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 43:5: down, see, face
“And Judah spake unto him, saying, The man did solemnly protest unto us, saying, Ye shall not see my face, except your brother be with you. did...: Heb. protesting protested”
Shares key themes with Genesis 43:5: see, face, except
“And Moses said unto the LORD, See, thou sayest unto me, Bring up this people: and thou hast not let me know whom thou wilt send with me. Yet thou hast said, I know thee by name, and thou hast also found grace in my sight.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 43:5: wilt, send, see
“Thou shalt not see thy brother's ass or his ox fall down by the way, and hide thyself from them: thou shalt surely help him to lift them up again.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 43:5: down, see, brother
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