Genesis 50:19 “But Joseph replied, “Do not be afraid. Am I in the place of God?”

Genesis 50:19

But Joseph replied, “Do not be afraid. Am I in the place of God?

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And Joseph said unto them, Fear not: for am I in the place of God?

World English Bible

Joseph said to them, “Don’t be afraid, for am I in the place of God?

American Standard Version

And Joseph said unto them, Fear not: for am I in the place of God?

Geneva Bible 1599

To whome Ioseph sayde, Feare not: for am not I vnder God?

Darby Translation

And Joseph said to them, Fear not: am I then in the place of God?

Young's Literal Translation

And Joseph saith unto them, 'Fear not, for [am] I in the place of God?

Bible in Basic English

And Joseph said, Have no fear: am I in the place of God?

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Cross references

“fear not”

Genesis 45:5 Matthew 14:27 Luke 24:37 Luke 24:38

Genesis 45:5 · BSB

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.

Matthew 14:27 · BSB

But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”

Luke 24:37 · BSB

But they were startled and frightened, thinking they had seen a spirit.

Luke 24:38 · BSB

“Why are you troubled,” Jesus asked, “and why do doubts arise in your hearts?

“for am I”

Romans 12:19 Genesis 30:2 2 Kings 5:7 Hebrews 10:30 Deuteronomy 32:35 Job 34:19–29

Romans 12:19 · BSB

Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.”

Genesis 30:2 · BSB

Jacob became angry with Rachel and said, “Am I in the place of God, who has withheld children from you?”

2 Kings 5:7 · BSB

When the king of Israel read the letter, he tore his clothes and asked, “Am I God, killing and giving life, that this man expects me to cure a leper? Surely you can see that he is seeking a quarrel with me!”

Hebrews 10:30 · BSB

For we know Him who said, “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay,” and again, “The Lord will judge His people.”

Deuteronomy 32:35 · BSB

Vengeance is Mine; I will repay. In due time their foot will slip; for their day of disaster is near, and their doom is coming quickly.”

Job 34:19–29 · BSB

who is not partial to princes and does not favor rich over poor? For they are all the work of His hands.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

18His brothers also came to him, bowed down before him, and said, “We are your slaves!”

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.

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