Cross-References — Genesis 46

5 pairs

1. Genesis 46:2→referencesGenesis 15:1

   In Genesis 46:2, God speaks to Jacob in visions of the night, similar to how God appeared to Abram in a vision in Genesis 15:1, reaffirming His covenant and guidance.

   Thematic focusDivine Revelation, Covenant.

   • #DivineRevelation
   • #Covenant
   • #Guidance

2. Genesis 46:3→referencesGenesis 12:2

   God's promise to make Jacob a great nation in Genesis 46:3 echoes His promise to Abraham in Genesis 12:2, showing the continuity of God's covenantal promises.

   Thematic focusPromise, Nationhood.

   • #Promise
   • #Nationhood
   • #Covenant

3. Genesis 46:4→referencesGenesis 28:15

   In Genesis 46:4, God assures Jacob of His presence and promise to bring him back, similar to the promise given to Jacob at Bethel in Genesis 28:15.

   Thematic focusDivine Presence, Return.

   • #DivinePresence
   • #Return
   • #Promise

4. Genesis 46:27→referencesExodus 1:5

   Genesis 46:27 mentions the total number of Jacob's family who went to Egypt, which is reiterated in Exodus 1:5, setting the stage for the Israelites' growth in Egypt.

   Thematic focusFamily, Growth of Israel.

   • #Family
   • #Growth
   • #Israel

5. Genesis 46:29→referencesGenesis 45:9-11

   Joseph's reunion with Jacob in Genesis 46:29 fulfills his earlier invitation to his family to come to Egypt for provision during the famine, as seen in Genesis 45:9-11.

   Thematic focusReunion, Provision.

   • #Reunion
   • #Provision
   • #Family

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