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Genesis 50:20-22
New English Translation
Genesis 50:20-22
New English Translation
20 As for you, you meant to harm me,[a] but God intended it for a good purpose, so he could preserve the lives of many people, as you can see this day.[b] 21 So now, don’t be afraid. I will provide for you and your little children.” Then he consoled them and spoke kindly to them.[c]
22 Joseph lived in Egypt, along with his father’s family.[d] Joseph lived 110 years.
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- Genesis 50:20 tn Heb “you devised against me evil.”
- Genesis 50:20 tn Heb “God devised it for good in order to do, like this day, to preserve alive a great nation.”
- Genesis 50:21 tn Heb “spoke to their heart.”
- Genesis 50:22 tn Heb “he and the house of his father.”
Genesis 50:20-22
New International Version
Genesis 50:20-22
New International Version
20 You intended to harm me,(A) but God intended(B) it for good(C) to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.(D) 21 So then, don’t be afraid. I will provide for you and your children.(E)” And he reassured them and spoke kindly(F) to them.
The Death of Joseph
22 Joseph stayed in Egypt, along with all his father’s family. He lived a hundred and ten years(G)
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