Genesis 50:20

Genesis 50:20 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.
• New International Version (NIV)You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.
• English Standard Version (ESV)As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today.
• New King James Version (NKJV)But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive.

Context of Genesis 50:20

18Then his brothers also came and threw themselves down before him; they said, “Here we are; we are your slaves.” 19But Joseph answered them, “Don’t be afraid. Am I in the place of God? As for you, you meant to harm me, but God intended it for a good purpose, so he could preserve the lives of many people, as you can see this day. 21So now, don’t be afraid. I will provide for you and your little children.” Then he consoled them and spoke kindly to them. 22Joseph lived in Egypt, along with his father’s family. Joseph lived 110 years.

Genesis 50:20 word by word

וְאַתֶּ֕ם חֲשַׁבְתֶּ֥ם עָלַ֖י רָעָ֑ה אֱלֹהִים֙ חֲשָׁבָ֣הּ לְטֹבָ֔ה לְמַ֗עַן עֲשֹׂ֛ה כַּיּ֥וֹם הַזֶּ֖ה לְהַחֲיֹ֥ת עַם־רָֽב׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• But as for you, ye thoughtחָשַׁבchâshab · to devise: deviseH2803
• evilרָעָהra‛ râ‛âh · distress: evilH7451
• Godאֱלֹהִים'ĕlôhîym · GodH430
• unto goodטוֹבָהţôb · welfareH2896
• toמַ֫עַןma‛an · becauseH4616
• bring to passעָשָׂה‛âώâh · to make: doH6213
• this dayיוֹםyôm · day: todayH3117
• to saveחָיָהchâyâh · to liveH2421
• muchרַבrab · manyH7227
• peopleעַם‛am · peopleH5971

Cross-references for Genesis 50:20

• Genesis 37:4When Joseph’s brothers saw that their father loved him more than any of them, they hated Joseph and were not able to speak to him kindly.
• Psalms 56:5All day long they cause me trouble; they make a habit of plotting my demise.
• Genesis 45:5Now, do not be upset and do not be angry with yourselves because you sold me here, for God sent me ahead of you to preserve life!
• Psalms 76:10Certainly your angry judgment upon men will bring you praise; you reveal your anger in full measure.
• Psalms 105:16He called down a famine upon the earth; he cut off all the food supply.
• Psalms 119:71It was good for me to suffer, so that I might learn your statutes.
• Isaiah 10:7But he does not agree with this, his mind does not reason this way, for his goal is to destroy, and to eliminate many nations.
• Acts 2:23this man, who was handed over by the predetermined plan and foreknowledge of God, you executed by nailing him to a cross at the hands of Gentiles.
• Acts 3:13The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the God of our forefathers, has glorified his servant Jesus, whom you handed over and rejected in the presence of Pilate after he had decided to release him.
• Romans 8:28And we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose,

Commentaries on Genesis 50:20

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1-26Verses 1-26 - The Burial of Jacob 10. אטד 'āṭâd Atad, “the buck-thorn.” 11. מצרים אבל 'ābêl -mı̂tsrayı̂m Abel-Mitsraim, “mourning of Mizraim,” or meadow of Mizraim. This chapter records the burial of Jacob and the death of Joseph, and so completes the history of the chosen family, and the third bible for the instruction of man. Genesis 50:1-3 After the natural outburst of sorrow for his deceased parent, Joseph gave orders to embalm the body…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 15-21Verses 15-21 Various motives might cause the sons of Jacob to continue in Egypt, notwithstanding the prophetic vision Abraham had of their bondage there. Judging of Joseph from the general temper of human nature, they thought he would now avenge himself on those who hated and injured him without cause. Not being able to resist, or to flee away, they attempted to soften him by humbling themselves. They pleaded with him as the servants of Jacob's God…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 19-21Joseph comforted his brothers, explaining that God intended to fulfill the promised blessing (compare 45:5, 7–9). He also promised them kindness and support (see 45:11).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 15-2115-21. When Joseph's brethren saw that their father was dead, they said, Joseph will peradventure hate us, &c.--Joseph was deeply affected by this communication. He gave them the strongest assurances of his forgiveness and thereby gave both a beautiful trait of his own pious character, as well as appeared an eminent type of the Saviour.Read the comment

Topics related to Genesis 50:20

• Afflictions and Adversities
• Brother
• Conviction
• Faith
• Family
• Forgiveness

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Commentaries on Genesis 50

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings