Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And he passed over before them, and bowed himself to the ground seven times, until he came near to his brother.
Passed
Seven times
General references
Bible References
Passed
John 10:4
When all of his own are out he leads them. The sheep follow him for they know his voice.
Bowed
Genesis 18:2
He looked up and noticed three men coming toward him. He ran from the tent door to meet them, and bowed to the ground.
Genesis 42:6
As governor of the country, Joseph was selling grain to everyone. So when Joseph's brothers arrived, they bowed in front of him with their faces touching the ground.
Genesis 43:26
Joseph came home and they gave him the gifts they had brought. They bowed down to him.
Proverbs 6:3
You are now in the power of that person. Here is what you should do: Go and beg for permission to call off the agreement.
Ecclesiastes 10:4
If the temper of the ruler rises up against you do not withdraw from him for gentleness can put a stop to great offenses.
Luke 14:11
Those who exalt themselves will be humbled. And people who humble themselves will be exalted.
Seven times
1 Samuel 2:5
Those who were full have hired themselves out for food. The hungry have ceased to hunger. The barren has borne seven. She who has had many sons has languished.
General references
Genesis 32:8
He thought: If Esau comes and attacks the first group, the other may be able to escape.