Genesis 44:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 44:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 44:23 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And thou saidst unto thy servants, Except your youngest brother come down with you, ye shall see my face no more." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 44:23 — KJV
“And thou saidst unto thy servants, Except your youngest brother come down with you, ye shall see my face no more.”
— Genesis 44:23 (KJV)
Genesis 44:23 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 44:23
“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 44:23: except, youngest, brother
“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.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 44:23: except, brother, down
“And Eliab his eldest brother heard when he spake unto the men; and Eliab's anger was kindled against David, and he said, Why camest thou down hither? and with whom hast thou left those few sheep in the wilderness? I know thy pride, and the naughtiness of thine heart; for thou art come down that thou mightest see the battle.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 44:23: brother, come, down
“And he said, Well; I will make a league with thee: but one thing I require of thee, that is, Thou shalt not see my face, except thou first bring Michal Saul's daughter, when thou comest to see my face. that is: Heb. saying”
Shares key themes with Genesis 44:23: except, come, see
“Hereby ye shall be proved: By the life of Pharaoh ye shall not go forth hence, except your youngest brother come hither.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 44:23: except, youngest, brother
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