Cross-References — Genesis 26

5 pairs

1. Genesis 26:3→referencesGenesis 12:7

   Genesis 26:3 reaffirms the promise God made to Abraham in Genesis 12:7, promising the land to his descendants. This continuity emphasizes God's faithfulness to His covenant.

   Thematic focusCovenant, Promise, Land.

   • #Covenant
   • #Promise
   • #Land

2. Genesis 26:4→referencesGenesis 15:5

   In Genesis 26:4, God reiterates the promise of numerous descendants to Isaac, echoing the promise made to Abraham in Genesis 15:5 about his offspring being as numerous as the stars.

   Thematic focusDescendants, Faithfulness, Promise.

   • #Descendants
   • #Faithfulness
   • #Promise

3. Genesis 26:24→referencesGenesis 28:13-15

   Genesis 26:24 contains God's reassurance to Isaac, similar to the promise He later makes to Jacob in Genesis 28:13-15, affirming His presence and blessing.

   Thematic focusDivine Presence, Blessing, Assurance.

   • #DivinePresence
   • #Blessing
   • #Assurance

4. Genesis 26:28→referencesGenesis 21:22-23

   Genesis 26:28 shows Abimelech seeking a covenant with Isaac, similar to the covenant made with Abraham in Genesis 21:22-23, recognizing God's blessing upon them.

   Thematic focusCovenant, Recognition of God's Favor.

   • #Covenant
   • #GodsFavor
   • #Recognition

5. Genesis 26:34-35→referencesGenesis 27:46

   Genesis 26:34-35 describes Esau's marriages to Hittite women, which grieved Isaac and Rebekah, setting the stage for Rebekah's concern in Genesis 27:46 about Jacob's marriage.

   Thematic focusFamily Dynamics, Marriage, Grief.

   • #FamilyDynamics
   • #Marriage
   • #Grief

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