Genesis 50:20
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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.
- King James Bible "Authorized Version", Cambridge Edition
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Other Translations of Genesis 50:20
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
"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.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
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.
- American Standard Version (1901)
As for you, it was in your mind to do me evil, but God has given a happy outcome, the salvation of numbers of people, as you see today.
- Basic English Bible
Ye indeed meant evil against me: God meant it for good, in order that he might do as [it is] this day, to save a great people alive.
- Darby Bible
You 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.
- Douay Rheims Bible
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.
- Webster's Bible
As for you, you meant 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, ye devised against me evil -- God devised it for good, in order to do as [at] this day, to keep alive a numerous people;
- Youngs Literal Bible
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.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
View Wesley's Notes for Genesis 50:20
50:20 Ye thought evil, but God meant it unto good - In order to the making Joseph a greater blessing to his family than otherwise he could have been.
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