Genesis 44:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 44:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 44:4 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And when they were gone out of the city, and not yet far off, Joseph said unto his steward, Up, follow after the men; an..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 44:4 — KJV
“And when they were gone out of the city, and not yet far off, Joseph said unto his steward, Up, follow after the men; and when thou dost overtake them, say unto them, Wherefore have ye rewarded evil for good?”
— Genesis 44:4 (KJV)
Genesis 44:4 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 44:4
“I am this day fourscore years old: and can I discern between good and evil? can thy servant taste what I eat or what I drink? can I hear any more the voice of singing men and singing women? wherefore then should thy servant be yet a burden unto my lord the king?”
Shares key themes with Genesis 44:4: yet, men, wherefore
“Ye have wearied the LORD with your words. Yet ye say, Wherein have we wearied him? When ye say, Every one that doeth evil is good in the sight of the LORD, and he delighteth in them; or, Where is the God of judgment?”
Shares key themes with Genesis 44:4: yet, men, say
“Standing afar off for the fear of her torment, saying, Alas, alas, that great city Babylon, that mighty city! for in one hour is thy judgment come.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 44:4: city, far, off
“Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil; neither shalt thou speak in a cause to decline after many to wrest judgment: speak: Heb. answer”
Shares key themes with Genesis 44:4: follow, after, men
“And they shall no more offer their sacrifices unto devils, after whom they have gone a whoring. This shall be a statute for ever unto them throughout their generations.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 44:4: gone, off, after
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