Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. New Living Translation You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people. English Standard Version 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. Berean Standard Bible 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. King James Bible 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 King James Version 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. New American Standard Bible As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about this present result, to keep many people alive. NASB 1995 “As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about this present result, to preserve many people alive. NASB 1977 “And as for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about this present result, to preserve many people alive. Legacy Standard Bible As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to do what has happened on this day, to keep many people alive. Amplified Bible As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about this present outcome, that many people would be kept alive [as they are this day]. Christian Standard Bible You planned evil against me; God planned it for good to bring about the present result—the survival of many people. Holman Christian Standard Bible You planned evil against me; God planned it for good to bring about the present result—the survival of many people. American 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. Contemporary English Version You tried to harm me, but God made it turn out for the best, so that he could save all these people, as he is now doing. English Revised 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation Even though you planned evil against me, God planned good to come out of it. This was to keep many people alive, as he is doing now. Good News Translation You plotted evil against me, but God turned it into good, in order to preserve the lives of many people who are alive today because of what happened. International Standard Version As far as you're concerned, you were planning evil against me, but God intended it for good, planning to bring about the present result so that many people would be preserved alive. Majority Standard Bible 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. NET Bible 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. New Heart English Bible As for you, you meant evil against me, but God turned it into good in order to bring about this present result, to save the lives of many people. Webster's Bible Translation But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it for good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save many people alive. World English Bible As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to save many people alive, as is happening today. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAs for you, you devised evil against me, [but] God devised it for good, in order to do as [at] this day, to keep alive a numerous people; Young'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; Smith's Literal Translation And you, ye even purposed evil against me; God purposed it for good, for the sake of doing as this day, to preserve alive much people. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleYou 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. Catholic Public Domain Version You devised evil against me. But God turned it into good, so that he might exalt me, just as you presently discern, and so that he might bring about the salvation of many peoples. New American Bible Even though you meant harm to me, God meant it for good, to achieve this present end, the survival of many people. New Revised Standard Version Even though you intended to do harm to me, God intended it for good, in order to preserve a numerous people, as he is doing today. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut as for you, you thought evil against me; but God meant it for good, to do as he has done this day, to save many lives. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated You counseled evil against me and God counseled good, to do as it is today, and he will save many people. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And 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. Brenton Septuagint Translation Ye took counsel against me for evil, but God took counsel for me for good, that the matter might be as it is to-day, and much people might be fed. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Joseph Comforts His Brothers…19But Joseph replied, “Do not be afraid. Am I in the place of God? 20As 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. 21Therefore do not be afraid. I will provide for you and your little ones.” So Joseph reassured his brothers and spoke kindly to them.… Cross References 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. Acts 2:23-24 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. / But God raised Him from the dead, releasing Him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep Him in its grip. Acts 4:27-28 In fact, this is the very city where Herod and Pontius Pilate conspired with the Gentiles and the people of Israel against Your holy servant Jesus, whom You anointed. / They carried out what Your hand and will had decided beforehand would happen. Psalm 105:16-22 He called down famine on the land and cut off all their supplies of food. / He sent a man before them—Joseph, sold as a slave. / They bruised his feet with shackles and placed his neck in irons, ... Isaiah 55:8-9 “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways,” declares the LORD. / “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so My ways are higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts. Proverbs 16:9 A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps. Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope. 1 Peter 3:17 For it is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil. 1 Peter 4:19 So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should entrust their souls to their faithful Creator and continue to do good. Job 42:2 “I know that You can do all things and that no plan of Yours can be thwarted. Isaiah 46:10 I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’ Ephesians 1:11 In Him we were also chosen as God’s own, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything by the counsel of His will, 2 Corinthians 4:17 For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison. James 1:2-4 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, / because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. / Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. Philippians 1:12 Now I want you to know, brothers, that my circumstances have actually served to advance the gospel. Treasury of Scripture But as for you, you thought evil against me; but God meant it to good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive. ye thought. Genesis 37:4,18-20 And when his brethren saw that their father loved him more than all his brethren, they hated him, and could not speak peaceably unto him… Psalm 56:5 Every day they wrest my words: all their thoughts are against me for evil. God meant. Genesis 45:5-8 Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither: for God did send me before you to preserve life… Psalm 76:10 Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee: the remainder of wrath shalt thou restrain. Psalm 105:16,17 Moreover he called for a famine upon the land: he brake the whole staff of bread… Jump to Previous Accomplish Alive Devised Evil Good Great Happy Harm Indeed Intended Kept Meant Mind Numbers Numerous Order Outcome Present Preserve Result Salvation Save Saving Thought TodayJump to Next Accomplish Alive Devised Evil Good Great Happy Harm Indeed Intended Kept Meant Mind Numbers Numerous Order Outcome Present Preserve Result Salvation Save Saving Thought TodayGenesis 50 1. The mourning for Jacob.4. Joseph gets leave of Pharaoh to go to bury him. 7. The funeral. 15. Joseph comforts his brothers, who crave his pardon. 22. His age. 23. He sees the third generation of his sons. 24. He prophesies unto his brothers of their return. 25. He takes an oath of them concerning his bones. 26. He dies, and is put into a coffin. As for you This phrase directly addresses Joseph's brothers, who had previously plotted against him. In Hebrew, the word "you" (אַתֶּם, atem) is plural, emphasizing the collective responsibility of the brothers. This sets the stage for a contrast between human intentions and divine purposes, highlighting the personal nature of Joseph's address and the relational dynamics within the family. 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 Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew As for you,וְאַתֶּ֕ם (wə·’at·tem) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - second person masculine plural Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you what you intended חֲשַׁבְתֶּ֥ם (ḥă·šaḇ·tem) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 2803: To think, account against me עָלַ֖י (‘ā·lay) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against for evil, רָעָ֑ה (rā·‘āh) Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 7451: Bad, evil God אֱלֹהִים֙ (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative intended חֲשָׁבָ֣הּ (ḥă·šā·ḇāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 2803: To think, account for good, לְטֹבָ֔ה (lə·ṭō·ḇāh) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good in order to לְמַ֗עַן (lə·ma·‘an) Conjunction Strong's 4616: Purpose -- intent accomplish עֲשֹׂ֛ה (‘ă·śōh) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 6213: To do, make a day כַּיּ֥וֹם (kay·yō·wm) Preposition-k, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day like this— הַזֶּ֖ה (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that to preserve the lives לְהַחֲיֹ֥ת (lə·ha·ḥă·yōṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's 2421: To live, to revive of many רָֽב׃ (rāḇ) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7227: Much, many, great people. עַם־ (‘am-) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock Links Genesis 50:20 NIVGenesis 50:20 NLT Genesis 50:20 ESV Genesis 50:20 NASB Genesis 50:20 KJV Genesis 50:20 BibleApps.com Genesis 50:20 Biblia Paralela Genesis 50:20 Chinese Bible Genesis 50:20 French Bible Genesis 50:20 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 50:20 As for you you meant evil against (Gen. 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