Genesis 48:19
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 48:19 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 48:19 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And his father refused, and said, I know it, my son, I know it: he also shall become a people, and he also shall be grea..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 48:19 — KJV
“And his father refused, and said, I know it, my son, I know it: he also shall become a people, and he also shall be great: but truly his younger brother shall be greater than he, and his seed shall become a multitude of nations. multitude: Heb. fulness”
— Genesis 48:19 (KJV)
Genesis 48:19 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 48:19
“Whither shall we go up? our brethren have discouraged our heart, saying, The people is greater and taller than we; the cities are great and walled up to heaven; and moreover we have seen the sons of the Anakims there. discouraged: Heb. melted”
Shares key themes with Genesis 48:19: son, people, great
“And I will bless her, and give thee a son also of her: yea, I will bless her, and she shall be a mother of nations; kings of people shall be of her. she...: Heb. she shall become nations”
Shares key themes with Genesis 48:19: son, also, become
“And there was trembling in the host, in the field, and among all the people: the garrison, and the spoilers, they also trembled, and the earth quaked: so it was a very great trembling. a very...: Heb. a trembling of God”
Shares key themes with Genesis 48:19: son, also, people
“And David said unto him, How went the matter? I pray thee, tell me. And he answered, That the people are fled from the battle, and many of the people also are fallen and dead; and Saul and Jonathan his son are dead also. How...: Heb. What was, etc”
Shares key themes with Genesis 48:19: son, also, people
“The noise of a multitude in the mountains, like as of a great people; a tumultuous noise of the kingdoms of nations gathered together: the LORD of hosts mustereth the host of the battle. like...: Heb. the likeness of”
Shares key themes with Genesis 48:19: people, great, multitude
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