Genesis 50:20

Translations

Modern

As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish a day like this—to preserve the lives of many people.

Traditional

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.

Literal

And you—you intended evil against me, God intended it for good, in order to bring about a day like this, to keep alive many people.

Latin

Vos cogitastis de me malum: sed Deus vertit illud in bonum, ut exaltaret me, sicut in præsentiarum cernitis, et salvos faceret multos populos.

Original

Hebrew

English

As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish a day like this—to preserve the lives of many people.

Notes

Genesis 50:19–21

Joseph 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).

Theme notes and profiles

Egypt Joseph Blessing God or Satan? Symbolic Numbers

Related verses

Romans 8:28
And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.
Psalm 119:71
It was good for me to be afflicted, that I might learn Your statutes.
Genesis 45:5–8
And now, do not be distressed or angry with yourselves that you sold me into this place, because it was to save lives that God sent me before you.
Genesis 37:18–20
Now Joseph’s brothers saw him in the distance, and before he arrived, they plotted to kill him.
Psalm 105:16–17
He called down famine on the land and cut off all their supplies of food.
Acts 2:23
He was delivered up by God’s set plan and foreknowledge, and you, by the hands of the lawless, put Him to death by nailing Him to the cross.
Acts 3:13–15
The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified His servant Jesus. You handed Him over and rejected Him before Pilate, even though he had decided to release Him.
Acts 3:26
When God raised up His Servant, He sent Him first to you to bless you by turning each of you from your wicked ways.”
Genesis 37:4
When Joseph’s brothers saw that their father loved him more than any of them, they hated him and could not speak a kind word to him.
Psalm 56:5
All day long they twist my words; all their thoughts are on my demise.
Isaiah 10:7
But this is not his intention; this is not his plan. For it is in his heart to destroy and cut off many nations.
Psalm 76:10
Even the wrath of man shall praise You; with the survivors of wrath You will clothe Yourself.

Glossary

Book of Exodus Evil Foreordination Genesis, Book of God, Being and Attributes of Jacob Patriarchs, Period of the Remnant

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Results of, Good Afflictions: Frequently Terminate in Good Brother: Joseph's, for his Brethren Conviction: Joseph's Brother, on Account of Their Cruelty to Joseph Faith: Exemplified Faith: Joseph, Concerning God's Providence in his Being Sold Into Egypt False Accusations Families: should Live in Mutual Forbearance Family of Saints: Live in Mutual Forbearance Forgiveness of Injuries: Joseph Forgiveness: Joseph Forgives his Brothers God: Providence of, Overruling Interpositions of The God: The Mission of Joseph Hurting Others Merciful The Providence of God is Exercised in Overruling Wicked Designs for Good Types of Christ: Joseph

Genesis 50:20

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