Genesis 9:26

And he said, Blessed be the Lord God of Shem; and Canaan shall be his servant.

Cross-references

Genesis 12:1–3 Prophetic fulfillment

Genesis 12:1-3 promises that through Abram (a descendant of Shem) all nations will be blessed, fulfilling the blessing on Shem’s God by extending salvation.

Genesis 10:21 Historical context

Genesis 10:21 identifies Shem as father of Eber, ancestor of the Hebrews, directly expanding the identity of Shem from the blessing.

Genesis 10:22 Historical context

Genesis 10:22 lists Shem’s sons, continuing the genealogy directly linked to his blessing.

In Genesis 27:37, Isaac declares Jacob master over his brothers, mirroring Noah’s declaration that Canaan serve Shem.

Luke 3:23-36 traces Jesus’ genealogy through Shem to Adam, showing that Christ is the ultimate descendant of Shem and the embodiment of God’s blessing.

Romans 9:5 Prophetic fulfillment

Romans 9:5 identifies Christ as God over all, blessed forever, showing the ultimate fulfillment of the blessing on Shem’s God through the Messiah.

Joshua 9:23 Prophetic fulfillment

Joshua 9:23 directly applies the curse: Gibeonites are condemned to perpetual servitude in God's house.

1 Kings 9:21 Prophetic fulfillment

1 Kings 9:21 describes Canaanite descendants forced into bondservice by Solomon, echoing the curse on Canaan.

Luke 3:36 Citation

Luke 3:36 traces Jesus' ancestry to Shem, linking the blessed line to the Messiah.