5 pairs
Genesis 47:6 describes Pharaoh giving Joseph's family the best of the land in Egypt, the land of Goshen. Exodus 1:11 later describes how the Israelites were oppressed in Egypt, showing a shift from favor to enslavement.
Thematic focusProvision, Favor, Oppression.
In Genesis 47:9, Jacob describes his life as a pilgrimage, which is echoed in Hebrews 11:13 where the patriarchs are described as strangers and pilgrims on the earth, emphasizing the transient nature of life and faith.
Thematic focusPilgrimage, Faith, Transience.
Genesis 47:11 records Joseph settling his family in the land of Rameses, as Pharaoh commanded. Acts 7:14 recounts Stephen's speech, mentioning Joseph's invitation to his family to come to Egypt, highlighting God's provision through Joseph.
Thematic focusDivine Provision, Family, God's Plan.
Genesis 47:19 describes the Egyptians selling themselves and their land to Pharaoh during the famine. Leviticus 25:23 later establishes the principle that the land belongs to God and should not be sold permanently, contrasting human desperation with divine ownership.
Thematic focusOwnership, Desperation, Divine Sovereignty.
Genesis 47:31 shows Jacob worshiping as he leans on his staff, which is referenced in Hebrews 11:21 as an act of faith, highlighting Jacob's trust in God's promises even in his old age.
Thematic focusWorship, Faith, Trust in Promises.