Genesis 33:3

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

Then Jacob went over [the stream] before them and bowed himself to the ground seven times, until he came near to his brother.

Cross References

Genesis 42:6

Now Joseph was the governor over the land, and he it was who sold to all the people of the land; and Joseph's [half] brothers came and bowed themselves down before him with their faces to the ground.

Genesis 18:2

He lifted up his eyes and looked, and behold, three men stood at a little distance from him. He ran from the tent door to meet them and bowed himself to the ground

Genesis 43:26

And when Joseph came home, they brought into the house to him the present which they had with them, and bowed themselves to him to the ground.

Luke 14:11

For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled (ranked below others who are honored or rewarded), and he who humbles himself (keeps a modest opinion of himself and behaves accordingly) will be exalted (elevated in rank).

John 10:15

Even as [truly as] the Father knows Me and I also know the Father–and I am giving My [very own] life and laying it down on behalf of the sheep.

John 10:4

When he has brought his own sheep outside, he walks on before them, and the sheep follow him because they know his voice.

Ecclesiastes 10:4

If the temper of the ruler rises up against you, do not leave your place [or show a resisting spirit]; for gentleness and calmness prevent or put a stop to great offenses.

Proverbs 6:3

Do this now [at once and earnestly], my son, and deliver yourself when you have put yourself into the power of your neighbor; go, bestir and humble yourself, and beg your neighbor [to pay his debt and thereby release you].

1 Samuel 2:5

Those who were full have hired themselves out for bread, but those who were hungry have ceased to hunger. The barren has borne seven, but she who has many children languishes and is forlorn.

Genesis 33:2

And he put the maids and their children in front, Leah and her children after them, and Rachel and Joseph last of all.

Genesis 48:12

Then Joseph took [the boys] from [his father's embrace] and he bowed [before him] with his face to the earth.