Genesis 33:3

God's Word

He went on ahead of them and bowed seven times with his face touching the ground as he came near his brother.

Cross References

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 18:2

Abraham looked up, and suddenly he saw three men standing near him. When he saw them, he ran to meet them, and he bowed with his face touching the ground.

Genesis 43:26

When Joseph came home, they gave him the gifts they had brought to the house. Then they bowed to him with their faces touching the ground.

Luke 14:11

Those who honor themselves will be humbled, but people who humble themselves will be honored.”

John 10:15

So I give my life for my sheep.

John 10:4

After he has brought out all his sheep, he walks ahead of them. The sheep follow him because they recognize his voice.

Ecclesiastes 10:4

If a ruler becomes angry with you, don’t resign your position. If you remain calm, you can make up for serious offenses.

Proverbs 6:3

Do the following things, my son, so that you may free yourself, because you have fallen into your neighbor’s hands: Humble yourself, and pester your neighbor.

1 Samuel 2:5

Those who were well-fed hire themselves out for a piece of bread, but those who were hungry hunger no more. Even the woman who was childless gives birth to seven children, but the mother of many children grieves all alone.

Genesis 33:2

He put the slaves and their children in front, Leah and her children after them, and Rachel and Joseph last.

Genesis 48:12

Joseph took them off his father’s lap and bowed with his face touching the ground.