Genesis 47:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 47:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 47:17 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And they brought their cattle unto Joseph: and Joseph gave them bread in exchange for horses, and for the flocks, and fo..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 47:17 — KJV
“And they brought their cattle unto Joseph: and Joseph gave them bread in exchange for horses, and for the flocks, and for the cattle of the herds, and for the asses: and he fed them with bread for all their cattle for that year. fed...: Heb. led them”
— Genesis 47:17 (KJV)
Genesis 47:17 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 47:17
“All the men of thy confederacy have brought thee even to the border: the men that were at peace with thee have deceived thee, and prevailed against thee; they that eat thy bread have laid a wound under thee: there is none understanding in him. that were...: Heb. of thy peace they...: Heb. the men of thy bread in him: or, of it”
Shares key themes with Genesis 47:17: brought, bread, fed
“And the men are shepherds, for their trade hath been to feed cattle; and they have brought their flocks, and their herds, and all that they have. their trade...: Heb. they are men of cattle”
Shares key themes with Genesis 47:17: brought, cattle, flocks
“And a mixed multitude went up also with them; and flocks, and herds, even very much cattle. a mixed...: Heb. a great mixture”
Shares key themes with Genesis 47:17: cattle, flocks, herds
“Your wives, your little ones, and your cattle, shall remain in the land which Moses gave you on this side Jordan; but ye shall pass before your brethren armed, all the mighty men of valour, and help them; armed: Heb. marshalled by five”
Shares key themes with Genesis 47:17: cattle, gave, heb
“And they took away their cattle; of their camels fifty thousand, and of sheep two hundred and fifty thousand, and of asses two thousand, and of men an hundred thousand. took...: Heb. led captive men: Heb. souls of men”
Shares key themes with Genesis 47:17: cattle, asses, heb
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