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Genesis 45:5-6

5 And now, do not be distressed and do not be angry with yourselves for selling me here, because it was to save lives that God sent me ahead of you.

6 For two years now there has been famine in the land, and for the next five years there will not be plowing and reaping.

Cross References for Genesis 45:5-6

2 Corinthians 2:11 - in order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes. Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 2:11 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 2:11

Job 1:21 - and said: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will depart. The Lord gave and the L... Click to read the verse Job 1:21 Click to read the verse Job 1:21

1 Samuel 1:19 - Early the next morning they arose and worshiped before the Lord and then went back to their hom... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 1:19 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 1:19

2 Samuel 16:11 - David then said to Abishai and all his officials, “My son, who is of my own flesh, is trying to... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 16:11 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 16:11

2 Samuel 24:1 - David Counts the Fighting Men Again the anger of the Lord burned against Israel, and he incited... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 24:1 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 24:1

Genesis 50:19 - But Joseph said to them, “Don’t be afraid. Am I in the place of God? Click to read the verse Genesis 50:19 Click to read the verse Genesis 50:19

Acts 7:9-15 - “Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt. But God wa... Click to read the verse Acts 7:9-15 Click to read the verse Acts 7:9-15

Genesis 47:25 - “You have saved our lives,” they said. “May we find favor in the eyes of our lord; we will be i... Click to read the verse Genesis 47:25 Click to read the verse Genesis 47:25

Genesis 45:8 - “So then, it was not you who sent me here, but God. He made me father to Pharaoh, lord of his e... Click to read the verse Genesis 45:8 Click to read the verse Genesis 45:8

Isaiah 40:1-2 - Comfort for God’s People Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. Click to read the verse Isaiah 40:1-2 Click to read the verse Isaiah 40:1-2

Psalms 105:16-17 - He called down famine on the land and destroyed all their supplies of food; Click to read the verse Psalms 105:16-17 Click to read the verse Psalms 105:16-17

Genesis 50:20 - You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the... Click to read the verse Genesis 50:20 Click to read the verse Genesis 50:20

2 Samuel 12:12 - You did it in secret, but I will do this thing in broad daylight before all Israel.’” Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 12:12 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 12:12

Genesis 45:7-8 - But God sent me ahead of you to preserve for you a remnant on earth and to save your lives by a... Click to read the verse Genesis 45:7-8 Click to read the verse Genesis 45:7-8

2 Samuel 17:14 - Absalom and all the men of Israel said, “The advice of Hushai the Arkite is better than that of... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 17:14 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 17:14

Luke 23:34 - Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided ... Click to read the verse Luke 23:34 Click to read the verse Luke 23:34

2 Samuel 16:10-12 - But the king said, “What do you and I have in common, you sons of Zeruiah? If he is cursing bec... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 16:10-12 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 16:10-12

Acts 4:24-28 - When they heard this, they raised their voices together in prayer to God. “Sovereign Lord,” the... Click to read the verse Acts 4:24-28 Click to read the verse Acts 4:24-28

2 Corinthians 2:7 - Now instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him, so that he will not be overwhelmed by excess... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 2:7 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 2:7

Acts 2:23-24 - This man was handed over to you by God’s set purpose and foreknowledge; and you, with the help ... Click to read the verse Acts 2:23-24 Click to read the verse Acts 2:23-24

Genesis 49:24 - But his bow remained steady, his strong arms stayed limber, because of the hand of the Mighty O... Click to read the verse Genesis 49:24 Click to read the verse Genesis 49:24