Cross references
Genesis 38:9
But Onan knew that the offspring would not belong to him; so whenever he would sleep with his brother’s wife, he would spill his seed on the ground so that he would not produce offspring for his brother.
Genesis 38:9 has 9 cross-references in the OpenBible.info data, 0 of them with at least 4 reader votes. The strongest point to Deuteronomy 25:6 (3 votes) and Titus 3:3 (3 votes). 8 other verses point back to it. It links with 9 other books, from Genesis 19 to James 4.
Which verses does Genesis 38:9 point to?
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- Deuteronomy 25:63 votes
The first son she bears will carry on the name of the dead brother, so that his name will not be blotted out from Israel.
- Titus 3:33 votes
For at one time we too were foolish, disobedient, misled, and enslaved to all sorts of desires and pleasures—living in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another.
- James 3:163 votes
For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every evil practice.
- James 4:53 votes
Or do you think the Scripture says without reason that the Spirit He caused to dwell in us yearns with envy?
- Ruth 4:102 votes
Moreover, I have acquired Ruth the Moabitess, Mahlon’s widow, as my wife, to raise up the name of the deceased through his inheritance, so that his name will not disappear from among his brothers or from the gate of his home. You are witnesses today.”
- Job 5:22 votes
For resentment kills a fool, and envy slays the simple.
- Proverbs 27:42 votes
Wrath is cruel and anger is like a flood, but who can withstand jealousy?
- James 3:142 votes
But if you harbor bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast in it or deny the truth.
- Ruth 1:111 vote
But Naomi replied, “Return home, my daughters. Why would you go with me? Are there still sons in my womb to become your husbands?
Which verses point to Genesis 38:9?
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