Genesis 50:20

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.

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Other Translations for Genesis 50:20

BSB
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.
AKJV
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.
CPDV
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.
ERV
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.
NHEB
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.
SMT
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.

Commentary for Genesis 50:20

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Overview of Genesis 50:20
Summary
God transformed evil intentions into providential good
Place
Egypt
Event
Joseph expresses theological perspective
Estimated Time Period
c. 1700 BC
Category
Teaching