Genesis 30:43

“And the man increased exceedingly, and had much cattle, and maidservants, and menservants, and camels, and asses.”

"And the man increased exceedingly, and had much cattle, and maidservants, and menservants, and camels, and asses." - Genesis 30:43
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What does Genesis 30:43 mean?

Genesis 30:43 (KJV) states, "And the man increased exceedingly, and had much cattle, and maidservants, and menservants, and camels, and asses." This verse comes at a pivotal moment in the story of Jacob from the Book of Genesis. In this verse, Jacob is experiencing an increase…

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The Blessings of Faithfulness: A Reflection on Genesis 30:43

In Genesis 30:43, we read, "And the man increased exceedingly, and had much cattle, and maidservants, and menservants, and camels, and asses." This verse, nestled within the saga of Jacob's labor for Laban, unveils profound truths about the nature of divine blessing, the…

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A Prayer for Abundant Blessings and Divine Increase

O Lord Most High, Creator of the heavens and the earth, we come before You in humble reverence, acknowledging Your sovereignty over all that exists. As we reflect on the scripture from Genesis 30:43, “And the man increased exceedingly, and had much cattle, and maidservants, and…

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Genesis 30:43 - "And the man increased exceedingly, and had much cattle, and maidservants, and menservants, and camels, and asses."
Genesis 43:30 - "And Joseph made haste; for his bowels did yearn upon his brother: and he sought where to weep; and he entered into his chamber, and wept there."
Exodus 28:30-43
Genesis 24-43
Genesis 43:1 - "And the famine was sore in the land."
"And the famine was sore in the land." - Genesis 43:1
"And Joseph made haste; for his bowels did yearn upon his brother: and he sought where to weep; and he entered into his chamber, and wept there." - Genesis 43:30
Genesis 43:19 - "And they came near to the steward of Joseph's house, and they communed with him at the door of the house,"
Genesis 43:13 - "Take also your brother, and arise, go again unto the man:"
Genesis 43:17 - "And the man did as Joseph bade; and the man brought the men into Joseph's house."
Genesis 43:20 - "And said, O sir, we came indeed down at the first time to buy food:"
Genesis 43:25 - "And they made ready the present against Joseph came at noon: for they heard that they should eat bread there."
Genesis 43:4 - "If thou wilt send our brother with us, we will go down and buy thee food:"
Genesis 43:10 - "For except we had lingered, surely now we had returned this second time."
Genesis 43:31 - "And he washed his face, and went out, and refrained himself, and said, Set on bread."
Genesis 19-30
Genesis 24-30
Genesis 18-30
Genesis 21-30
Genesis 43:24 - "And the man brought the men into Joseph's house, and gave them water, and they washed their feet; and he gave their asses provender."
Genesis 36:43 - "Duke Magdiel, duke Iram: these be the dukes of Edom, according to their habitations in the land of their possession: he is Esau the father of the Edomites."
Genesis 43:6 - "And Israel said, Wherefore dealt ye so ill with me, as to tell the man whether ye had yet a brother?"
Genesis 27:43 - "Now therefore, my son, obey my voice; and arise, flee thou to Laban my brother to Haran;"
Genesis 43:26 - "¶ And when Joseph came home, they brought him the present which was in their hand into the house, and bowed themselves to him to the earth."
Genesis 30:10-11
Genesis 29:15-30
Genesis 43:33 - "And they sat before him, the firstborn according to his birthright, and the youngest according to his youth: and the men marvelled one at another."
Genesis 43:28 - "And they answered, Thy servant our father is in good health, he is yet alive. And they bowed down their heads, and made obeisance."
Genesis 43:12 - "And take double money in your hand; and the money that was brought again in the mouth of your sacks, carry it again in your hand; peradventure it was an oversight:"