Verse 3

And he himself, going before them, went down on his face to the earth seven times till he came near his brother.

Referenced Verses

• Gen 42:6 : 6 Now Joseph was ruler over all the land, and it was he who gave out the grain to all the people of the land; and Joseph's brothers came before him and went down on their faces to the earth.
• Gen 43:26 : 26 And he said, How are you? is your father well, the old man of whom you were talking to me? is he still living?
• Gen 18:2 : 2 And lifting up his eyes, he saw three men before him; and seeing them, he went quickly to them from the door of the tent, and went down on his face to the earth;
• 1 Sam 2:5 : 5 Those who were full are offering themselves as servants for bread; those who were in need are at rest; truly, she who had no children has become the mother of seven; and she who had a family is wasted with sorrow.
• Prov 6:3 : 3 Do this, my son, and make yourself free, because you have come into the power of your neighbour; go without waiting, and make a strong request to your neighbour.
• Eccl 10:4 : 4 If the wrath of the ruler is against you, keep in your place; in him who keeps quiet even great sins may be overlooked.
• Luke 14:11 : 11 For every man who gives himself a high place will be put down, but he who takes a low place will be lifted up.
• John 10:4 : 4 When he has got them all out, he goes before them, and the sheep go after him, for they have knowledge of his voice.
• John 10:11-12 : 11 I am the good keeper of sheep: the good keeper gives his life for the sheep. 12 He who is a servant, and not the keeper or the owner of the sheep, sees the wolf coming and goes in flight, away from the sheep; and the wolf comes down on them and sends them in all directions:
• John 10:15 : 15 Even as the Father has knowledge of me and I of the Father; and I am giving my life for the sheep.