Genesis 33:3

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

He himself went on ahead of them, bowing himself to the ground seven times, until he came near his brother.

Cross References

Genesis 18:2

He looked up and saw three men standing near him. When he saw them, he ran from the tent entrance to meet them and bowed down to the ground.

Genesis 33:2

He put the maids with their children in front, then Leah with her children, and Rachel and Joseph last of all.

Genesis 42:6

Now Joseph was governor over the land; it was he who sold to all the people of the land. And Joseph’s brothers came and bowed themselves before him with their faces to the ground.

Genesis 43:26

When Joseph came home, they brought him the present that they had carried into the house and bowed to the ground before him.

Genesis 48:12

Then Joseph removed them from his father’s knees, and he bowed himself with his face to the earth.

Proverbs 6:3

So do this, my child, and save yourself, for you have come into your neighbor’s power: go, hurry, and plead with your neighbor.

Ecclesiastes 10:4

If the anger of the ruler rises against you, do not leave your post, for calmness will undo great offenses.

Luke 14:11

For all who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”

John 10:15

just as the Father knows me, and I know the Father. And I lay down my life for the sheep.

John 10:4

When he has brought out all his own, he goes ahead of them, and the sheep follow him because they know his voice.

1 Samuel 2:5

Those who were full have hired themselves out for bread, but those who were hungry are fat with spoil. The barren has borne seven, but she who has many children is forlorn.