Genesis 50:19

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 50:19

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

And he answered them: "Do not be afraid. Are we able to resist the will of God?

ERV

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

NHEB

But Joseph said to them, "Do not be afraid, for am I in the place of God?

SMT

And Joseph will say to them, Ye shall not fear, for I am for God.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 50:19

AndJosephH3130Proper Name Masculine saidH559VerbuntothemFearH3372VerbnotforamIintheplaceofGodH430Noun Masculine

Commentary for Genesis 50:19

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

Overview of Genesis 50:19

Summary

Joseph denies human authority over life

Place

Egypt

Event

Joseph rejects divine role

Estimated Time Period

c. 1700 BC