Genesis 50:21

Translations

Modern

Therefore do not be afraid. I will provide for you and your little ones.” So Joseph reassured his brothers and spoke kindly to them.

Traditional

Now therefore fear ye not: I will nourish you, and your little ones. And he comforted them, and spake kindly unto them.

Literal

And now, fear not; I will provide for you and your little ones.” And he comforted them, and he spoke to their heart.

Latin

Nolite timere: ego pascam vos et parvulos vestros: consolatusque est eos, et blande ac leniter est locutus.

Original

Hebrew

English

Therefore do not be afraid. I will provide for you and your little ones.” So Joseph reassured his brothers and spoke kindly to them.

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 Symbolic Numbers

Related verses

Genesis 47:12
Joseph also provided his father and brothers and all his father’s household with food for their families.
1 Peter 3:9
Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.
Genesis 45:10–11
You shall settle in the land of Goshen and be near me—you and your children and grandchildren, your flocks and herds, and everything you own.
Matthew 5:44
But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
Isaiah 40:2
“Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her that her forced labor has been completed; her iniquity has been pardoned. For she has received from the hand of the LORD double for all her sins.”
1 Thessalonians 5:15
Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.
Matthew 6:14
For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.
Romans 12:20–21
On the contrary, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head.”

Glossary

Book of Exodus Genesis, Book of Jacob Patriarchs, Period of the

Topics

Brother: Joseph's, for his Brethren Conviction: Joseph's Brother, on Account of Their Cruelty to Joseph Families: should Live in Mutual Forbearance Family of Saints: Live in Mutual Forbearance Forgiveness of Injuries: Joseph Forgiveness: Joseph Forgives his Brothers Merciful

Genesis 50:21

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