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Bible >Genesis >Chapter 50 > Verse 20
◄ Genesis 50:20►
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, asit 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 asit 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 dowhat 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.

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.
Majority Text Translations
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.

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 Version
As 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 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.

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 Bible
But 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 1917
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.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Ye took counsel against me for evil, but God took counsel for me for good, thatthe matter might be asit 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 intendedagainst mefor evil,Godintendedfor good,in order toaccomplisha daylike this—to preserve the livesof manypeople.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 thoughtsare 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…

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Genesis 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 addresses Joseph's brothers, who had previously sold him into slavery. It highlights the personal nature of the conversation and the direct accountability of the brothers' actions. This moment is a culmination of a long narrative arc that began inGenesis 37, where Joseph's brothers acted out of jealousy and hatred.

what you intended against me for evil,
The brothers' intentions were rooted in malice and jealousy, as they sought to rid themselves of Joseph, whom they saw as a threat due to their father's favoritism. This reflects the human tendency towards sin and the destructive nature of envy, as seen in other biblical narratives like Cain and Abel (Genesis 4).

God intended for good,
This statement underscores the sovereignty of God, who can transform human evil into divine good. It echoes the theme ofRomans 8:28, where God works all things for the good of those who love Him. It also foreshadows the ultimate good brought through Jesus Christ, who, though crucified by evil intentions, brought salvation to humanity.

in order to accomplish a day like this—
The phrase points to the specific outcome of Joseph's rise to power in Egypt, which was part of God's larger plan. This reflects the providential nature of God's plans, which often unfold over time and through unexpected means. It also connects to the broader biblical theme of God's timing and purpose, as seen inEcclesiastes 3:1.

to preserve the lives of many people.
Joseph's position in Egypt allowed him to save not only his family but also many others during a severe famine. This act of preservation is a type of Christ, who came to save humanity from spiritual death. It also fulfills God's promise to Abraham inGenesis 12:3, that through his descendants, all nations would be blessed.

Persons / Places / Events
1.Joseph
The central figure in this passage, Joseph is speaking to his brothers. He was sold into slavery by them but rose to become a powerful leader in Egypt.

2.Joseph's Brothers
They initially intended harm against Joseph by selling him into slavery, which set the stage for the events that followed.

3.Egypt
The land where Joseph rose to power and where the events of this passage take place. It became a place of refuge during the famine.

4.Famine
A severe famine affected the region, leading Joseph's family to seek help in Egypt, which Joseph had prepared for under God's guidance.

5.God's Sovereignty
The overarching theme of this event is God's ability to use human actions, even those intended for evil, to fulfill His divine purposes.
Teaching Points
God's Sovereignty in Adversity
Trust that God can use even the most difficult situations for His purposes and our good.

Forgiveness and Reconciliation
Joseph's response to his brothers teaches us the importance of forgiveness and seeking reconciliation, even when wronged.

Perspective on Trials
View challenges as opportunities for God to work in unexpected ways, shaping our character and faith.

Purpose in Pain
Understand that God can bring about His purposes through our suffering, often using it to bless others.

Faith in God's Plan
Maintain faith that God's plan is greater than our understanding, and He is always at work behind the scenes.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1.What is the meaning of Genesis 50:20?

2.How can we trust God's plan when facing adversity, like Joseph in Genesis 50:20?

3.What does Genesis 50:20 teach about God's sovereignty over human intentions?

4.How does Romans 8:28 relate to the message in Genesis 50:20?

5.How can we apply Joseph's forgiveness to our personal relationships today?

6.In what ways can we see God's goodness in difficult situations, as Joseph did?

7.How does Genesis 50:20 illustrate God's sovereignty over human intentions?

8.What does Genesis 50:20 reveal about God's purpose in suffering?

9.How can Genesis 50:20 be applied to personal trials today?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 50?

11.What does the Bible say about overcoming rejection?

12.Did God intend it for good?

13.Why do we not find evidence of divine engineering in DNA that goes beyond natural evolution?

14.Did God intend it for good?
What Does Genesis 50:20 Mean
As for you

Joseph turns directly to his brothers. The phrase is personal and pointed, reminding them that they bear responsibility for their past choices (Genesis 37:19-27). Yet even here, Joseph’s tone is not condemning but honest.

• Scripture never hides human sin; it names it so grace can be seen all the more (1 John 1:8-9).

• Responsibility and forgiveness can coexist. Joseph neither minimizes their wrongdoing nor withholds mercy (Genesis 45:4-5).

what you intended against me for evil

Their plot—selling Joseph into slavery—was undeniably wicked. Scripture calls evil what it is (Isaiah 5:20).

• Human freedom is real: Joseph’s brothers acted from envy and hatred (Acts 7:9).

• Evil plans can cause genuine suffering, yet they never escape God’s notice (Psalm 105:17-18).

• This line encourages us to be candid about injustice instead of excusing it.

God intended for good

The same event carried two intentions: human malice and divine mercy.

• God’s sovereignty overrides but does not negate human choices (Proverbs 19:21;Job 42:2).

•Romans 8:28 applies vividly here: “God works all things together for the good of those who love Him.”

• In Christ’s crucifixion we see the ultimate parallel—men meant it for evil, God meant it for redemption (Acts 2:23).

in order to accomplish a day like this

Joseph recognizes that God’s purpose is not abstract; it unfolds in real time, on a specific “day.”

• Years of slavery, false accusation, and prison led to this moment of deliverance (Genesis 41:14-16).

• God’s timing often feels slow, yet it is precise (Galatians 4:4).

• Looking back, Joseph can trace the providential thread through each hardship (Psalm 77:11-12).

to preserve the lives of many people

The famine threatened countless families, including the very ones who wronged Joseph. God’s plan was life-saving.

• Preservation of life lies at the heart of God’s covenant promises (Genesis 12:3).

•Psalm 105:16-22 highlights Joseph’s role in shielding Israel and Egypt alike.

• What began as one man’s suffering became a blessing for multitudes—foreshadowing Christ, whose sacrifice brings salvation “for many” (Mark 10:45).

summary

Genesis 50:20 reveals the astonishing intersection of human responsibility and divine sovereignty. Joseph’s brothers acted with evil intent, yet God simultaneously directed those same events for good, arranging a specific day on which innumerable lives would be spared. The verse encourages honest acknowledgment of sin, confidence in God’s overruling purpose, patience with His timing, and amazement that He turns even the darkest plots into channels of life and blessing.

(20)Ye thought. . .God meant.--The verb in the Heb. is the same, and contrasts man's purpose with God's purpose. InGenesis 45:7 Joseph had already pointed out that the Divine providence had overruled the evil intentions of his brethren for good. At the end of the verse "much people," ora great people,means the Egyptians.

Verse 20. -But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good (literally,and ye were thinking or meditating evil against me;Elohim was thinking or meditating for good,i.e. that what you did should be for good),to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive (videGenesis 45:5).

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


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