Genesis 47:31
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 47:31 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 47:31 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And he said, Swear unto me. And he sware unto him. And Israel bowed himself upon the bed's head." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 47:31 — KJV
“And he said, Swear unto me. And he sware unto him. And Israel bowed himself upon the bed's head.”
— Genesis 47:31 (KJV)
Genesis 47:31 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 47:31
“And the people believed: and when they heard that the LORD had visited the children of Israel, and that he had looked upon their affliction, then they bowed their heads and worshipped.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 47:31: israel, bowed, head
“That ye shall say, It is the sacrifice of the LORD'S passover, who passed over the houses of the children of Israel in Egypt, when he smote the Egyptians, and delivered our houses. And the people bowed the head and worshipped.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 47:31: israel, bowed, head
“Then the LORD opened the eyes of Balaam, and he saw the angel of the LORD standing in the way, and his sword drawn in his hand: and he bowed down his head, and fell flat on his face. fell...: or, bowed himself”
Shares key themes with Genesis 47:31: bowed, himself, head
“And he provided the first part for himself, because there, in a portion of the lawgiver, was he seated; and he came with the heads of the people, he executed the justice of the LORD, and his judgments with Israel. seated: Heb. cieled”
Shares key themes with Genesis 47:31: israel, himself, head
“And moreover the king's servants came to bless our lord king David, saying, God make the name of Solomon better than thy name, and make his throne greater than thy throne. And the king bowed himself upon the bed.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 47:31: bowed, himself, bed
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