Genesis 37:3referencesJohn 3:16
Genesis 37:3 describes Jacob's special love for Joseph, which can be seen as a foreshadowing of God's love for His Son, Jesus, as expressed in John 3:16.
Thematic focusLove, Favoritism, Divine Love.
Cross-References — Genesis 37
5 pairs
Genesis 37:5referencesActs 2:17
Joseph's dreams in Genesis 37:5 are an early example of God communicating through dreams, similar to the prophecy in Acts 2:17 about God pouring out His Spirit and people dreaming dreams.
Thematic focusDreams, Prophecy, Divine Revelation.
Genesis 37:18referencesMatthew 27:1
The plot against Joseph in Genesis 37:18 parallels the conspiracy against Jesus by the chief priests and elders in Matthew 27:1.
Thematic focusBetrayal, Conspiracy, Innocence.
Genesis 37:28referencesMatthew 26:15
Joseph being sold for twenty pieces of silver in Genesis 37:28 is reminiscent of Judas betraying Jesus for thirty pieces of silver in Matthew 26:15.
Thematic focusBetrayal, Value, Redemption.
Genesis 37:31-33referencesMatthew 27:24-25
The deception of Jacob with Joseph's bloodied coat in Genesis 37:31-33 parallels the washing of hands by Pilate and the acceptance of guilt by the people in Matthew 27:24-25.
Thematic focusDeception, Guilt, Innocence.