Genesis 33:3

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Summary

Genesis 33:3

And he passed over before them, and bowed himself to the ground seven times, until he came near to his brother.

Passed

John 10:4

Bowed

Seven times

1 Samuel 2:5

General references

Genesis 32:8

Bible References

Passed

When he has brought all his own sheep outside, he walks on ahead of them, and the sheep follow him because they know his voice and recognize his call.

Bowed

When he raised his eyes and looked up, behold, three men were standing [a little distance] from him. When he saw them, he ran from the tent door to meet them and bowed down [with his face] to the ground,

Now Joseph was the ruler over the land, and he was the one who sold [grain] to all the people of the land; and Joseph’s [half] brothers came and bowed down before him with their faces to the ground.

When Joseph came home, they brought into the house to him the present [of tribute] which they had with them and bowed to the ground before him.

Do this now, my son, and release yourself [from the obligation];

Since you have come into the hand of your neighbor,

Go humble yourself, and plead with your neighbor [to pay his debt and release you].

If the temper of the ruler rises against you, do not leave your post [showing resistance], because composure and calmness prevent great offenses.

For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled [before others], and he who habitually humbles himself (keeps a realistic self-view) will be exalted.”

Seven times

“Those who were full hire themselves out for bread,
But those who were hungry cease [to hunger].
Even the barren [woman] gives birth to seven,
But she who has many children withers away.

General references

and he said, “If Esau comes to the one camp and attacks it, then the other camp which is left will escape.”