Genesis 47:27
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 47:27 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 47:27 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Israel dwelt in the land of Egypt, in the country of Goshen; and they had possessions therein, and grew, and multipl..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 47:27 — KJV
“And Israel dwelt in the land of Egypt, in the country of Goshen; and they had possessions therein, and grew, and multiplied exceedingly.”
— Genesis 47:27 (KJV)
Genesis 47:27 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 47:27
“On this side Jordan, in the valley over against Bethpeor, in the land of Sihon king of the Amorites, who dwelt at Heshbon, whom Moses and the children of Israel smote, after they were come forth out of Egypt:”
Shares key themes with Genesis 47:27: israel, dwelt, land
“So Joshua took all that land, the hills, and all the south country, and all the land of Goshen, and the valley, and the plain, and the mountain of Israel, and the valley of the same;”
Shares key themes with Genesis 47:27: israel, land, country
“And the LORD gave unto Israel all the land which he sware to give unto their fathers; and they possessed it, and dwelt therein.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 47:27: israel, dwelt, land
“When I shall make the land of Egypt desolate, and the country shall be destitute of that whereof it was full, when I shall smite all them that dwell therein, then shall they know that I am the LORD. destitute...: Heb. desolate from the fulness thereof”
Shares key themes with Genesis 47:27: land, egypt, country
“The God of this people of Israel chose our fathers, and exalted the people when they dwelt as strangers in the land of Egypt, and with an high arm brought he them out of it.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 47:27: israel, dwelt, land
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