Genesis 48:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 48:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 48:2 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And one told Jacob, and said, Behold, thy son Joseph cometh unto thee: and Israel strengthened himself, and sat upon the..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 48:2 — KJV
“And one told Jacob, and said, Behold, thy son Joseph cometh unto thee: and Israel strengthened himself, and sat upon the bed.”
— Genesis 48:2 (KJV)
Genesis 48:2 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 48:2
“And the bones of Joseph, which the children of Israel brought up out of Egypt, buried they in Shechem, in a parcel of ground which Jacob bought of the sons of Hamor the father of Shechem for an hundred pieces of silver: and it became the inheritance of the children of Joseph. pieces...: or, lambs”
Shares key themes with Genesis 48:2: one, jacob, son
“Now the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel, (for he was the firstborn; but, forasmuch as he defiled his father's bed, his birthright was given unto the sons of Joseph the son of Israel: and the genealogy is not to be reckoned after the birthright.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 48:2: one, son, joseph
“And these words of Esau her elder son were told to Rebekah: and she sent and called Jacob her younger son, and said unto him, Behold, thy brother Esau, as touching thee, doth comfort himself, purposing to kill thee.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 48:2: told, jacob, behold
“Then the king arose, and sat in the gate. And they told unto all the people, saying, Behold, the king doth sit in the gate. And all the people came before the king: for Israel had fled every man to his tent.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 48:2: told, behold, israel
“Then king Rehoboam sent Adoram, who was over the tribute; and all Israel stoned him with stones, that he died. Therefore king Rehoboam made speed to get him up to his chariot, to flee to Jerusalem. made...: Heb. strengthened himself”
Shares key themes with Genesis 48:2: one, israel, strengthened
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