Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version and he sent a man before them— Joseph, sold as a slave. New Living Translation Then he sent someone to Egypt ahead of them— Joseph, who was sold as a slave. English Standard Version he had sent a man ahead of them, Joseph, who was sold as a slave. Berean Standard Bible He sent a man before them—Joseph, sold as a slave. King James Bible He sent a man before them, even Joseph, who was sold for a servant: New King James Version He sent a man before them— Joseph—who was sold as a slave. New American Standard Bible He sent a man before them, Joseph, who was sold as a slave. NASB 1995 He sent a man before them, Joseph, who was sold as a slave. NASB 1977 He sent a man before them, Joseph, who was sold as a slave. Legacy Standard Bible He sent a man before them, Joseph, who was sold as a slave. Amplified Bible He sent a man before them, Joseph, who was sold as a slave. Christian Standard Bible He had sent a man ahead of them — Joseph, who was sold as a slave. Holman Christian Standard Bible He had sent a man ahead of them— Joseph, who was sold as a slave. American Standard Version He sent a man before them; Joseph was sold for a servant: Contemporary English Version But he had already sent Joseph, sold as a slave into Egypt, English Revised Version He sent a man before them; Joseph was sold for a servant: GOD'S WORD® Translation He sent a man ahead of them. He sent Joseph, who was sold as a slave. Good News Translation But he sent a man ahead of them, Joseph, who had been sold as a slave. International Standard Version He sent a man before them— Joseph, who had been sold as a slave. Majority Standard Bible He sent a man before them?Joseph, sold as a slave. NET Bible He sent a man ahead of them--Joseph was sold as a servant. New Heart English Bible He sent a man ahead of them, Joseph, sold as a slave. Webster's Bible Translation He sent a man before them, even Joseph, who was sold for a servant: World English Bible He sent a man before them. Joseph was sold for a slave. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHe has sent a man before them, "" Joseph has been sold for a servant. Young's Literal Translation He hath sent before them a man, For a servant hath Joseph been sold. Smith's Literal Translation He sent a man before them, Joseph, for a servant was he sold: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe sent a man before them: Joseph, who was sold for a slave. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible He had sent a man ahead of them, Joseph, sold as a slave. New Revised Standard Version he had sent a man ahead of them, Joseph, who was sold as a slave. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe sent a man before them, even Joseph, who was sold for a servant, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated He sent a man before them. Joseph was sold to slavery. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917He sent a man before them; Joseph was sold for a servant; Brenton Septuagint Translation He sent a man before them; Joseph was sold for a slave. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Tell of His Wonders…16He called down famine on the land and cut off all their supplies of food. 17He sent a man before them— Joseph, sold as a slave. 18They bruised his feet with shackles and placed his neck in irons,… Cross References Genesis 37:28 So when the Midianite traders passed by, his brothers pulled Joseph out of the pit and sold him for twenty shekels of silver to the Ishmaelites, who took him to Egypt. Genesis 45:4-8 Then Joseph said to his brothers, “Please come near me.” And they did so. “I am Joseph, your brother,” he said, “the one you sold into Egypt! / 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. / For the famine has covered the land these two years, and there will be five more years without plowing or harvesting. ... Genesis 50:20 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. Acts 7:9-10 Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt. But God was with him / and rescued him from all his troubles. He granted Joseph favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and all his household. Genesis 39:1 Meanwhile, Joseph had been taken down to Egypt, where an Egyptian named Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh and captain of the guard, bought him from the Ishmaelites who had taken him there. Genesis 41:39-41 Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one as discerning and wise as you. / You shall be in charge of my house, and all my people are to obey your commands. Only with regard to the throne will I be greater than you.” / Pharaoh also told Joseph, “I hereby place you over all the land of Egypt.” Genesis 37:36 Meanwhile, the Midianites sold Joseph in Egypt to Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh and captain of the guard. Genesis 39:20-23 So Joseph’s master took him and had him thrown into the prison where the king’s prisoners were confined. While Joseph was there in the prison, / the LORD was with him and extended kindness to him, granting him favor in the eyes of the prison warden. / And the warden put all the prisoners under Joseph’s care, so that he was responsible for all that was done in the prison. ... Genesis 41:14 So Pharaoh sent for Joseph, who was quickly brought out of the dungeon. After he had shaved and changed his clothes, he went in before Pharaoh. Genesis 42:6 Now Joseph was the ruler of the land; he was the one who sold grain to all its people. So when his brothers arrived, they bowed down before him with their faces to the ground. Genesis 45:5 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 50:19-21 But Joseph replied, “Do not be afraid. Am I in the place of God? / 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. / Therefore do not be afraid. I will provide for you and your little ones.” So Joseph reassured his brothers and spoke kindly to them. Acts 7:13-14 On their second visit, Joseph revealed his identity to his brothers, and his family became known to Pharaoh. / Then Joseph sent for his father Jacob and all his relatives, seventy-five in all. Acts 7:18-19 Then another king, who knew nothing of Joseph, arose over Egypt. / He exploited our people and oppressed our fathers, forcing them to abandon their infants so they would die. Acts 7:11-12 Then famine and great suffering swept across Egypt and Canaan, and our fathers could not find food. / When Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent our fathers on their first visit. Treasury of Scripture He sent a man before them, even Joseph, who was sold for a servant: he sent Genesis 45:5,7,8 Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither: for God did send me before you to preserve life… 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. Joseph Genesis 37:27,28,36 Come, and let us sell him to the Ishmeelites, and let not our hand be upon him; for he is our brother and our flesh. And his brethren were content… Genesis 39:1 And Joseph was brought down to Egypt; and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him of the hands of the Ishmeelites, which had brought him down thither. Genesis 45:4 And Joseph said unto his brethren, Come near to me, I pray you. And they came near. And he said, I am Joseph your brother, whom ye sold into Egypt. Jump to Previous Ahead Bondman Joseph Price Servant Slave SoldJump to Next Ahead Bondman Joseph Price Servant Slave SoldPsalm 105 1. An exhortation to praise God, and to seek out his works7. The story of God's providence over Abraham 16. Over Joseph 23. Over Jacob in Egypt 26. Over Moses delivering the Israelites 37. Over the Israelites brought out of Egypt, fed in the desert, and planted in Canaan. He sent a man before them— This phrase highlights God's sovereignty and providence in orchestrating events for His purposes. The "man" referred to is Joseph, whose life story is a testament to God's ability to use individuals to fulfill His divine plan. Joseph's journey to Egypt was not a mere coincidence but a deliberate act of God to preserve the lineage of Israel during a time of famine. This reflects the biblical theme of God preparing the way for His people, similar to how John the Baptist was sent before Jesus (John 1:6-8). Joseph, sold as a slave. Persons / Places / Events 1. JosephA key figure in the Old Testament, Joseph was the eleventh son of Jacob and the first son of Rachel. Known for his dreams and his rise to power in Egypt, Joseph's life is a testament to God's providence and faithfulness. 2. Egypt The land where Joseph was sold into slavery and later rose to become the second most powerful man. Egypt serves as a backdrop for God's plan to preserve the Israelites during a time of famine. 3. Slavery Joseph's initial status in Egypt, highlighting the trials and tribulations he faced before his eventual rise to power. His experience as a slave is pivotal in understanding his journey and God's overarching plan. 4. Famine The event that led Joseph's brothers to Egypt, ultimately fulfilling God's plan to reunite and preserve the family of Israel. 5. Providence of God The overarching theme of Joseph's account, demonstrating how God orchestrates events for His purposes, even through human actions that seem unjust or harmful. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in TrialsJoseph's account reminds us that God is in control, even when circumstances seem dire. We can trust that He has a purpose for our trials. Faithfulness in Adversity Joseph remained faithful to God despite his hardships. We are called to maintain our integrity and trust in God, regardless of our circumstances. Forgiveness and Reconciliation Joseph's eventual forgiveness of his brothers is a powerful example of how we should approach those who have wronged us, seeking reconciliation and peace. Preparation for God's Purpose Just as Joseph was prepared through his trials for a greater purpose, we should be open to how God might be preparing us for His plans. God's Timing Joseph's rise to power did not happen overnight. We must be patient and trust in God's perfect timing for His plans to unfold in our lives.(17) Repeats Joseph's own explanation, twice given, of the ways of Providence in his life (Genesis 45:5; Genesis 1:20).Verse 17. - He sent a man before them, even Joseph. This is the real sense, though it is not fully expressed in the Hebrew. On the providential sending of Joseph into Egypt, see his own words, "God did send me before you, to preserve life" (Genesis 45:5). Who was sold for a servant (comp. Genesis 33:28, 36; Genesis 39:1). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew He sentשָׁלַ֣ח (šā·laḥ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out a man אִ֑ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person before them— לִפְנֵיהֶ֣ם (lip̄·nê·hem) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 6440: The face Joseph, יוֹסֵֽף׃ (yō·w·sêp̄) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3130: Joseph -- 'he increases', a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites sold נִמְכַּ֥ר (nim·kar) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4376: To sell as a slave. לְ֝עֶ֗בֶד (lə·‘e·ḇeḏ) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5650: Slave, servant Links Psalm 105:17 NIVPsalm 105:17 NLT Psalm 105:17 ESV Psalm 105:17 NASB Psalm 105:17 KJV Psalm 105:17 BibleApps.com Psalm 105:17 Biblia Paralela Psalm 105:17 Chinese Bible Psalm 105:17 French Bible Psalm 105:17 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 105:17 He sent a man before them (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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