Genesis 9:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 9:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 9:4 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "But flesh with the life thereof, which is the blood thereof, shall ye not eat." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 9:4 — KJV
“But flesh with the life thereof, which is the blood thereof, shall ye not eat.”
— Genesis 9:4 (KJV)
Genesis 9:4 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 9:4
“For it is the life of all flesh; the blood of it is for the life thereof: therefore I said unto the children of Israel, Ye shall eat the blood of no manner of flesh: for the life of all flesh is the blood thereof: whosoever eateth it shall be cut off.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 9:4: flesh, life, thereof
“Only be sure that thou eat not the blood: for the blood is the life; and thou mayest not eat the life with the flesh. be...: Heb. be strong”
Shares key themes with Genesis 9:4: flesh, life, blood
“Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his blood, ye have no life in you.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 9:4: flesh, life, blood
“Whoso eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, hath eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 9:4: flesh, life, blood
“In one house shall it be eaten; thou shalt not carry forth ought of the flesh abroad out of the house; neither shall ye break a bone thereof.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 9:4: flesh, thereof, eat
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