Genesis 50:16

And they sent a messenger unto Joseph, saying, Thy father did command before he died, saying,

King James Version

View Chapter

Other Translations for Genesis 50:16

BSB

So they sent word to Joseph, saying, "Before he died, your father commanded,

AKJV

And they sent a messenger to Joseph, saying, Your father did command before he died, saying,

CPDV

So they sent a message to him, saying: "Your father instructed us before he died,

ERV

And they sent a message unto Joseph, saying, Thy father did command before he died, saying,

NHEB

So they sent a message to Joseph, saying, "Your father gave this command before he died, saying,

SMT

And they will come forth to Joseph, saying, Thy father commanded before his death, saying,

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 50:16

AndtheysentamessengerH6680VerbuntoJosephH3130Proper Name Masculine sayingH559VerbThyfatherH1Noun MasculinedidcommandH6680Verb beforeH6440Noun MasculinehediedH4194Noun Masculine sayingH559Verb

Commentary for Genesis 50:16

Please note: this is not Scripture

These study resources are provided for informational purposes only. They reflect human interpretation, are subject to human error, and should not be considered divinely inspired or authoritative.

Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 50:16

Summary

Brothers send message requesting forgiveness

Place

Egypt

Event

Brothers seek forgiveness

Estimated Time Period

c. 1700 BC