Genesis 44:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 44:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 44:17 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And he said, God forbid that I should do so: but the man in whose hand the cup is found, he shall be my servant; and as ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 44:17 — KJV
“And he said, God forbid that I should do so: but the man in whose hand the cup is found, he shall be my servant; and as for you, get you up in peace unto your father.”
— Genesis 44:17 (KJV)
Genesis 44:17 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 44:17
“And the servant answered Saul again, and said, Behold, I have here at hand the fourth part of a shekel of silver: that will I give to the man of God, to tell us our way. I have...: Heb. there is found in my hand”
Shares key themes with Genesis 44:17: god, hand, found
“And he said unto him, God forbid; thou shalt not die: behold, my father will do nothing either great or small, but that he will shew it me: and why should my father hide this thing from me? it is not so. shew...: Heb. uncover mine ear”
Shares key themes with Genesis 44:17: god, forbid, should
“For thou didst separate them from among all the people of the earth, to be thine inheritance, as thou spakest by the hand of Moses thy servant, when thou broughtest our fathers out of Egypt, O Lord GOD.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 44:17: god, hand, servant
“And David went out to meet them, and answered and said unto them, If ye be come peaceably unto me to help me, mine heart shall be knit unto you: but if ye be come to betray me to mine enemies, seeing there is no wrong in mine hands, the God of our fathers look thereon, and rebuke it. to meet...: Heb. before them be knit: Heb. be one wrong: or, violence”
Shares key themes with Genesis 44:17: god, hand, peace
“And David said unto God, Is it not I that commanded the people to be numbered? even I it is that have sinned and done evil indeed; but as for these sheep, what have they done? let thine hand, I pray thee, O LORD my God, be on me, and on my father's house; but not on thy people, that they should be plagued.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 44:17: god, should, hand
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