Category: Genesis

28 All these are the twelve tribes of Israel. This is what their father said to them as he blessed them, blessing each with the blessing suitable to him. Setting the Scene for Genesis 49:28 In Genesis chapter 49, we find Jacob, also known as Israel, on his deathbed. He calls his twelve sons to…

50 Now then, do not be afraid. I will provide for you and your little ones.” Thus he comforted them and spoke kindly to them. Setting the Scene for Genesis 48:50 In Genesis 48, we find an intimate and poignant scene involving Jacob, also known as Israel, and his two grandsons, Ephraim and Manasseh. Jacob,…

34 you shall say, ‘Your servants have been keepers of livestock from our youth even until now, both we and our fathers,’ in order that you may dwell in the land of Goshen, for every shepherd is an abomination to the Egyptians.” Setting the Scene for Genesis 46:34 In Genesis chapter 46, we find Jacob…

44 And he said to his brothers, “I am Joseph! Is my father still alive?” But his brothers could not answer him, for they were dismayed at his presence. Setting the Scene for Genesis 43:44 In Genesis chapter 43, we find Joseph, a high-ranking official in Egypt, hosting a feast for his brothers who have…

38 And Pharaoh said to his servants, “Can we find a man like this, in whom is the Spirit of God?” Setting the Scene for Genesis 41:38 In Genesis chapter 41, we find ourselves in the grand palace of Pharaoh in ancient Egypt. Pharaoh, the ruler of Egypt, is seated on his throne, surrounded by…

3 In the course of time Cain brought to the Lord an offering of the fruit of the ground. 4 and Abel also brought of the firstborn of his flock and of their fat portions. And the Lord had regard for Abel and his offering, 5 but for Cain and his offering he had no…

13 Cain said to the Lord, “My punishment is greater than I can bear. Setting the Scene for Genesis 4:13 In Genesis chapter 4, we find the story of Cain and Abel, the sons of Adam and Eve. The scene in Genesis 4:13 takes place after Cain has killed his brother Abel out of jealousy…

19 As soon as his master heard the words that his wife spoke to him, “This is the way your servant treated me,” his anger was kindled. 20 And Joseph’s master took him and put him into the prison, the place where the king’s prisoners were confined, and he was there in prison. 21 But…

14 So she took off her widow’s garments and covered herself with a veil, wrapping herself up, and sat at the entrance to Enaim, which is on the road to Timnah. For she saw that Shelah was grown up, and she had not been given to him in marriage. Setting the Scene for Genesis 38:14…

18 They saw him from afar, and before he came near to them, they conspired against him to kill him. 19 They said to one another, “Here comes this dreamer. 20 Come now, let us kill him and throw him into one of the pits. Then we will say that a fierce animal has devoured…