Genesis 50:21

Verse

Therefore do not be afraid. I will provide for you and your little ones.” So Joseph reassured his brothers and spoke kindly to them.

American Standard Version (1901)

Now therefore fear ye not: I will nourish you, and your little ones. And he comforted them, and spake kindly unto them.

Bible in Basic English

So now, have no fear: for I will take care of you and your little ones. So he gave them comfort with kind words.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Fear not: I will feed you and your children. And he comforted them, and spoke gently and mildly.

Free Bible Version

So don't worry. I'll go on taking care of you and your children.” Speaking kindly like this he calmed them down.

Geneva Bible 1599

Feare not nowe therefore, I will nourish you, and your children: and hee comforted them, and spake kindly vnto them.

King James (Authorized) Version

Now therefore fear ye not: I will nourish you, and your little ones. And he comforted them, and spake kindly unto them.

One Unity Resource Bible

Now therefore don’t be afraid. I will nourish you and your little ones.” He comforted them, and spoke kindly to them.

Translation for Translators

So I say again, do not be afraid! I will make sure that you and your children have enough to eat.” In that way he reassured them and made made them feel much better.

Unlocked Literal Bible

So now do not be afraid. I will provide for you and your little children.” He comforted them in this way and spoke kindly to their hearts.

Noah Webster Bible

Now therefore fear ye not: I will nourish you, and your little ones. And he comforted them, and spoke kindly to them.

World English Bible

Now therefore don’t be afraid. I will provide for you and your little ones.” He comforted them, and spoke kindly to them.

Young's Literal Translation

and now, fear not: I do nourish you and your infants;' and he comforteth them, and speaketh unto their heart.

Context

Joseph Comforts His Brothers

²⁰As 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.²¹Therefore do not be afraid. I will provide for you and your little ones.” So Joseph reassured his brothers and spoke kindly to them.

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(Through the Bible) Exodus 1-5

Chuck Smith

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Summary

In this verse, Joseph reassures his brothers who had previously betrayed him, emphasizing that what they intended for evil, God used for good. It showcases Joseph's forgiveness and trust in God's sovereignty, illustrating how God can bring about redemption and blessings even in the midst of betrayal and hardship. Joseph's words reflect a deep understanding of God's providence and the power of forgiveness, serving as a powerful example of grace and reconciliation. This verse highlights the theme of God's faithfulness and ability to turn difficult circumstances into opportunities for His glory and the good of His people.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And Joseph dwelt in Egypt, he, and his father's house,.... Comfortably, quietly, and in great prosperity, not only he, but his brethren and their families, as long as he lived: and Joseph lived one hundred and ten years; and all but seventeen of them in Egypt, for at that age it was when he was brought thither: thirteen years he lived in Potiphar's house, and in prison, for he was thirty years of age when he was brought to Pharaoh, and stood before him, and fourscore years he lived in the greatest honour and prosperity that a man could well wish for.

Genesis 50:21

Joseph Comforts His Brothers

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Berean Standard Bible

Therefore do not be afraid. I will provide for you and your little ones.” So Joseph reassured his brothers and spoke kindly to them.

American Standard Version (1901)

Now therefore fear ye not: I will nourish you, and your little ones. And he comforted them, and spake kindly unto them.

Bible in Basic English

So now, have no fear: for I will take care of you and your little ones. So he gave them comfort with kind words.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Fear not: I will feed you and your children. And he comforted them, and spoke gently and mildly.

Free Bible Version

So don't worry. I'll go on taking care of you and your children.” Speaking kindly like this he calmed them down.

Geneva Bible 1599

Feare not nowe therefore, I will nourish you, and your children: and hee comforted them, and spake kindly vnto them.

King James (Authorized) Version

Now therefore fear ye not: I will nourish you, and your little ones. And he comforted them, and spake kindly unto them.

One Unity Resource Bible

Now therefore don’t be afraid. I will nourish you and your little ones.” He comforted them, and spoke kindly to them.

Translation for Translators

So I say again, do not be afraid! I will make sure that you and your children have enough to eat.” In that way he reassured them and made made them feel much better.

Unlocked Literal Bible

So now do not be afraid. I will provide for you and your little children.” He comforted them in this way and spoke kindly to their hearts.

Noah Webster Bible

Now therefore fear ye not: I will nourish you, and your little ones. And he comforted them, and spoke kindly to them.

World English Bible

Now therefore don’t be afraid. I will provide for you and your little ones.” He comforted them, and spoke kindly to them.

Young's Literal Translation

and now, fear not: I do nourish you and your infants;' and he comforteth them, and speaketh unto their heart.