Genesis 42:17

“And he put them all together into ward three days.”

"And he put them all together into ward three days." - Genesis 42:17
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What does Genesis 42:17 mean?

Genesis 42:17 (KJV): "And he put them all together into ward three days." This verse is a part of the larger story of Joseph and his brothers in the Book of Genesis. In this particular section, Joseph's brothers have come to Egypt in search of food during a severe famine, not…

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In the Ward: A Divine Appointment

Genesis 42:17 states, "And he put them all together into ward three days." This verse, embedded in the narrative of Joseph’s interactions with his brothers, is rich with implications about divine providence, the unfolding of God's plan, and the transformative power of trials. As…

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A Prayer for Reflection and Restoration: In the Spirit of Genesis 42:17

O Lord our God, We come before You today with humble hearts, acknowledging the depth of Your wisdom and the wonders of Your ways. As we meditate on the words of Genesis 42:17 — “And he put them all together into ward three days” — we are reminded of the intricate plans You weave…

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Genesis 42:17 - "And he put them all together into ward three days."
Genesis 42:29
Genesis 24-42
Genesis 42:1-2
Genesis 42:26 - "And they laded their asses with the corn, and departed thence."
Genesis 42:8 - "And Joseph knew his brethren, but they knew not him."
Genesis 36:42 - "Duke Kenaz, duke Teman, duke Mibzar,"
Job 42:17 - "So Job died, being old and full of days."
Genesis 42:3 - "¶ And Joseph's ten brethren went down to buy corn in Egypt."
Genesis 42:31 - "And we said unto him, We are true men; we are no spies:"
Genesis 42:23 - "And they knew not that Joseph understood them; for he spake unto them by an interpreter."
Genesis 41:41-42 focus on signet ring
Genesis 42:12 - "And he said unto them, Nay, but to see the nakedness of the land ye are come."
Genesis 42:11 - "We are all one man's sons; we are true men, thy servants are no spies."
Genesis 42:14 - "And Joseph said unto them, That is it that I spake unto you, saying, Ye are spies:"
Genesis 42:5 - "And the sons of Israel came to buy corn among those that came: for the famine was in the land of Canaan."
Ezekiel 42:17 - "He measured the north side, five hundred reeds, with the measuring reed round about."
Genesis 42:30 - "The man, who is the lord of the land, spake roughly to us, and took us for spies of the country."
Genesis 42:18 - "And Joseph said unto them the third day, This do, and live; for I fear God:"
Genesis 42:10 - "And they said unto him, Nay, my lord, but to buy food are thy servants come."
"And they laded their asses with the corn, and departed thence." - Genesis 42:26
Genesis 30:42 - "But when the cattle were feeble, he put them not in: so the feebler were Laban's, and the stronger Jacob's."
Genesis 42:32 - "We be twelve brethren, sons of our father; one is not, and the youngest is this day with our father in the land of Canaan."
"Duke Kenaz, duke Teman, duke Mibzar," - Genesis 36:42
Genesis 17-17
"And Joseph knew his brethren, but they knew not him." - Genesis 42:8
1 Samuel 17:42 - "And when the Philistine looked about, and saw David, he disdained him: for he was but a youth, and ruddy, and of a fair countenance."
Genesis 42:4 - "But Benjamin, Joseph's brother, Jacob sent not with his brethren; for he said, Lest peradventure mischief befall him."
Genesis 42:29 - "¶ And they came unto Jacob their father unto the land of Canaan, and told him all that befell unto them; saying,"