Genesis 50:16
What does Genesis 50:16 mean?
A plain-English look at Genesis 50:16 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And they sent a message unto Joseph, saying, Thy father did command before he died, saying,
KJV
King James Version · 1611And they sent a messenger unto Joseph, saying, Thy father did command before he died, saying,
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And they sent a message unto Joseph, saying, Thy father did command before he died, saying,
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949So they sent word to Joseph, saying, Your father, before his death, gave us orders, saying,
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And they give a charge for Joseph, saying, `Thy father commanded before his death, saying,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And they sent a message to him, saying: Thy father commanded us before he died,
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And they sent a messenger to Joseph, saying, Thy father commanded before he died, saying,
Context
v.15And when Joseph’s brethren saw that their father was dead, they said, It may be that Joseph will hate us, and will fully requite us all the evil which we did unto him.
v.16This passage
v.17So shall ye say unto Joseph, Forgive, I pray thee now, the transgression of thy brethren, and their sin, for that they did unto thee evil. And now, we pray thee, forgive the transgression of the servants of the God of thy father. And Joseph wept when they spake unto him.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 29:25
The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be safe.
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