Genesis 17:3

And Abram fell on his face: and God talked with him, saying,

Cross-references

In Genesis 17:17, Abraham again falls facedown — but this time mixed with laughter at the seemingly impossible promise of a son through Sarah.

In Ezekiel 3:23, Ezekiel again falls facedown when the glory of the LORD appears before him, echoing Abram's prostration at God's appearance.

In Revelation 1:17, John falls at Christ's feet like a dead man and is then comforted with words — falling facedown before divine appearance, followed by speech.

In Matthew 17:6, the terrified disciples fall facedown at the transfiguration, and God's voice from the cloud speaks to them — same prostrate collapse before divine presence.

Daniel 10:9 Parallel

In Daniel 10:9, Daniel falls face down and enters deep sleep when he hears a voice — overwhelmed by the divine presence, just as Abram falls before God.

Daniel 8:17 Parallel

In Daniel 8:17, Daniel falls facedown in terror when Gabriel approaches, then receives divine speech — same sequence of prostration and revelation.

In Ezekiel 1:28, Ezekiel also falls facedown upon seeing God's glory, then hears a voice speaking — nearly identical pattern of prostration before divine revelation.

Joshua 5:14 Parallel

In Joshua 5:14, Joshua falls facedown before the commander of the LORD's army — the same reverent prostration upon encountering a divine being.

In Ezekiel 44:4, the prophet falls on his face before God's glory filling the temple — the same humble prostration in divine encounter.

Exodus 34:8 Parallel

In Exodus 34:8, Moses mirrors this gesture — hastily bowing his face to the earth when God descends in the cloud to speak with him.

In Matthew 26:39, Jesus falls on his face in prayer before the Father — echoing this same posture of complete surrender in God's presence.

Mark 14:35 Parallel

In Mark 14:35, Jesus falls to the ground in Gethsemane — the same prostrate posture of humble submission before the Father.

In Judges 13:20, Manoah and his wife fall facedown as the angel of the LORD ascends in the altar flame — reverent awe at witnessing God's messenger.

In 1 Kings 18:39, after fire falls from heaven, the people fall on their faces and proclaim God — the same prostrate posture before the LORD that Abram takes here.

In Numbers 16:45, Moses and Aaron fall facedown as God's wrath breaks out among the assembly — prostration in the face of divine judgment.

In Numbers 16:22, Moses and Aaron fall facedown in urgent intercession as God threatens judgment — prostration as supplication rather than worship.

In Leviticus 9:24, the people fall facedown when fire from God consumes the offering — the same reverent prostration before God's manifest presence.

Luke 17:16 Parallel

In Luke 17:16, a grateful leper falls on his face at Jesus' feet — the same posture of reverence and worship.

Exodus 3:6 Parallel

Exodus 3:6 shows Moses hiding his face in fear before God at the burning bush — a similar reverent response to encountering the divine presence.

Ezekiel 9:8 Parallel

In Ezekiel 9:8, Ezekiel falls facedown in grief as God's judgment unfolds — same prostrate posture before God, though born of anguish rather than awe.

Daniel 8:18 Parallel

In Daniel 8:18, Daniel lies in a deep sleep with face to the ground as the angel touches and raises him — prostration before a divine messenger.