Genesis 32:10

I am not worthy of the least of all the mercies, and of all the truth, which thou hast shewed unto thy servant; for with my staff I passed over this Jordan; and now I am become two bands.

Cross-reference

Genesis 32:5 Historical context

In Genesis 32:5, Jacob tells Esau he has acquired oxen and donkeys, showing the livestock he mentions here as God's provision.

Genesis 32:7 Historical context

In Genesis 32:7, Jacob's fear of Esau prompts his divided camp, setting the immediate context for this prayer of deliverance.

Genesis 28:15 Prophetic fulfillment

At Bethel God promised 'I am with you and will bring you back' — now Jacob testifies God kept that promise, having returned with abundant blessing.

Genesis 30:43 Historical context

In Genesis 30:43, Jacob's wealth increases greatly, the historical basis for his claim of being 'made prosperous' here.

In Genesis 18:27, Abraham calls himself 'dust and ashes' before God — the same humble self-assessment Jacob makes when he says 'I am not worthy.'

Genesis 24:49 shows the servant asking to 'show kindness and truth' — the same words Jacob uses to describe God's faithful dealing with him.

Abraham's servant praises God's 'steadfast love and faithfulness' — the same covenant language Jacob uses a generation later when reflecting on God's care.

Paul calls himself 'the worst of sinners' yet credits God's grace — mirroring Jacob's pattern of confessing unworthiness while acknowledging undeserved kindness.

Luke 17:10 Parallel

In Luke 17:10, Jesus teaches that even faithful servants should say 'we are unworthy' — the same humility Jacob models before God's kindness.

Luke 5:8 Parallel

Peter echoes Jacob's posture: confronted with divine power, both confess personal unworthiness. 'I am a sinful man' parallels 'I am unworthy.'

Micah 7:20 Allusion

In Micah 7:20, God's faithfulness to Jacob is a covenant promise, directly validating Jacob's prayer of gratitude here.

Isaiah 6:5 Parallel

In Isaiah 6:5, Isaiah cries 'I am undone' before God's holiness — the same posture of unworthiness Jacob expresses as 'I am not worthy.'

Psalm 18:35 Related theme

In Psalm 18:35, God's gentleness makes someone great — reflecting how Jacob credits his prosperity to God's kindness.

Job 42:6 Parallel

In Job 42:6, Job despises himself before God — echoing Jacob's 'I am not worthy,' both confessing their smallness before the Almighty.

In 2 Samuel 7:18, David asks 'Who am I?' — mirroring Jacob's humble astonishment at receiving God's undeserved kindness despite being unworthy.

In Deuteronomy 8:18, God gives power to get wealth — Jacob models this by remembering the Lord as the source of his prosperity.

Job 40:4 Parallel

Job 40:4 echoes Jacob's humility — both men confess their own unworthiness before God, reducing themselves to nothing in His presence.

In 1 Chronicles 29:14, David says all comes from God — reflecting Jacob's understanding that his own increase was a gift from God.

Matthew 8:8 Parallel

The centurion's 'I am not worthy' in Matthew 8:8 mirrors Jacob's humble self-abasement before approaching a figure of divine authority.

In 2 Samuel 19:28, Mephibosheth says he deserves nothing — directly mirroring Jacob's declaration of being unworthy of God's kindness.

Luke 7:6 Parallel

In Luke 7:6, the centurion's 'I am not worthy' parallels Jacob's confession — both humble themselves when approaching divine power.

Luke 15:19 Parallel

The prodigal son's 'no more worthy to be called thy son' echoes this unworthiness confession as one prepares to return to a wronged family member.

Psalm 61:7 Parallel

Psalm 61:7 prays for God's 'steadfast love and faithfulness' to protect the king — the same pair of attributes Jacob praises in his own experience.

Daniel 9:8 Parallel

In Daniel 9:8, Daniel confesses 'to us belongs shame' — paralleling Jacob's 'I am not worthy,' both acknowledging their undeserving state before God.

In 1 Chronicles 17:16, David asks 'Who am I?' — another leader expressing awe at God's undeserved favor, echoing Jacob's humility.