Genesis 45:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 45:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 45:16 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the fame thereof was heard in Pharaoh's house, saying, Joseph's brethren are come: and it pleased Pharaoh well, and ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 45:16 — KJV
“And the fame thereof was heard in Pharaoh's house, saying, Joseph's brethren are come: and it pleased Pharaoh well, and his servants. pleased...: Heb. was good in the eyes of Pharaoh”
— Genesis 45:16 (KJV)
Genesis 45:16 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 45:16
“And all these thy servants shall come down unto me, and bow down themselves unto me, saying, Get thee out, and all the people that follow thee: and after that I will go out. And he went out from Pharaoh in a great anger. that follow...: Heb. that is at thy feet a great...: Heb. heat of anger”
Shares key themes with Genesis 45:16: pharaoh, saying, come
“And for the precious things of the earth and fulness thereof, and for the good will of him that dwelt in the bush: let the blessing come upon the head of Joseph, and upon the top of the head of him that was separated from his brethren.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 45:16: thereof, joseph, brethren
“And when Phinehas the priest, and the princes of the congregation and heads of the thousands of Israel which were with him, heard the words that the children of Reuben and the children of Gad and the children of Manasseh spake, it pleased them. pleased...: Heb. was good in their eyes”
Shares key themes with Genesis 45:16: heard, pleased, heb
“And the saying pleased Absalom well, and all the elders of Israel. pleased...: Heb. was right in the eyes of, etc”
Shares key themes with Genesis 45:16: saying, pleased, well
“And there went over a ferry boat to carry over the king's household, and to do what he thought good. And Shimei the son of Gera fell down before the king, as he was come over Jordan; what...: Heb. the good in his eyes”
Shares key themes with Genesis 45:16: house, come, heb
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