Genesis 50:20
“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.”
Genesis 50:20 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- 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.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- You thought evil against me: but God turned it into good, that he might exalt me, as at present you see, and might save many people.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And as for you, ye meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.
- DARBYDarby
- Ye indeed meant evil against me: God meant it for good, in order that he might do as it is this day, to save a great people alive.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save many people alive.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- As for you, ye devised against me evil ; God devised it for good, in order to do as at this day, to keep alive a numerous people;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- 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.
Context: Genesis 50
18And his brethren also went and fell down before his face; and they said, Behold, we be thy servants.
19And Joseph said unto them, Fear not: for am I in the place of God?
20But 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.
21Now therefore fear ye not: I will nourish you, and your little ones. And he comforted them, and spake kindly unto them.
22And Joseph dwelt in Egypt, he, and his father's house: and Joseph lived an hundred and ten years.
About Genesis 50: Joseph's Final Journey to Bury Jacob
Jacob dies and is buried in the cave of Machpelah. Joseph's brothers fear that he will seek revenge now that Jacob is dead, but Joseph reassures them and dies at the age of 110.
Commentary
Genesis chapter 50 is the conclusion of the story of Joseph, the favored son of Jacob. After being sold into slavery by his brothers, Joseph rises to a position of power in Egypt, eventually becoming the Pharaoh's right-hand man. In this chapter, Joseph's brothers come to him in fear, expecting punishment for their past actions. However, Joseph shows them mercy and forgiveness, assuring them that God had used their actions to bring about a greater good.