Genesis 47:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 47:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 47:6 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The land of Egypt is before thee; in the best of the land make thy father and brethren to dwell; in the land of Goshen l..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 47:6 — KJV
“The land of Egypt is before thee; in the best of the land make thy father and brethren to dwell; in the land of Goshen let them dwell: and if thou knowest any men of activity among them, then make them rulers over my cattle.”
— Genesis 47:6 (KJV)
Genesis 47:6 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 47:6
“If a man be found stealing any of his brethren of the children of Israel, and maketh merchandise of him, or selleth him; then that thief shall die; and thou shalt put evil away from among you.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 47:6: make, brethren, let
“Notwithstanding, if the land of your possession be unclean, then pass ye over unto the land of the possession of the LORD, wherein the LORD'S tabernacle dwelleth, and take possession among us: but rebel not against the LORD, nor rebel against us, in building you an altar beside the altar of the LORD our God.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 47:6: land, dwell, let
“That ye shall say, Thy servants' trade hath been about cattle from our youth even until now, both we, and also our fathers: that ye may dwell in the land of Goshen; for every shepherd is an abomination unto the Egyptians.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 47:6: land, egypt, father
“And he shall make an atonement for the holy place, because of the uncleanness of the children of Israel, and because of their transgressions in all their sins: and so shall he do for the tabernacle of the congregation, that remaineth among them in the midst of their uncleanness. remaineth: Heb. dwelleth”
Shares key themes with Genesis 47:6: make, dwell, let
“But the stranger that dwelleth with you shall be unto you as one born among you, and thou shalt love him as thyself; for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt: I am the LORD your God.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 47:6: land, egypt, dwell
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