Genesis 50:16

“And they sent a messenger vnto Ioseph, saying, Thy father did command before he died, saying,”

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Other Translations

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

So they sent {a message} to Joseph, saying, "Your father charged before he died, saying,
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And they sent a message unto Joseph, saying, Thy father did command before he died, saying,
- American Standard Version (1901)

So they sent word to Joseph, saying, Your father, before his death, gave us orders, saying,
- Basic English Bible

And they sent a messenger to Joseph, saying, Thy father commanded before he died, saying,
- Darby Bible

And they sent messengers to Joseph, saying, Thy father commanded before he died, saying,
- Webster's Bible

They sent a message to Joseph, saying, "Your father commanded before he died, saying,
- World English Bible

And they give a charge for Joseph, saying, `Thy father commanded before his death, saying,
- Youngs Literal Bible

And they sent a message unto Joseph, saying: 'Thy father did command before he died, saying:
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Genesis 50:16


50:16 Thy father did command - Thus in humbling ourselves to Christ by faith and repentance, we may plead that it is the command of his father and our father we should do so.


Discussion for Genesis 50

  • Vincent for verse 26
    joseph live a blessing life that he was being reward by God, Egypt 110 years is a blessing live is 70 years after that it is a reward .
  • Anonymous for verse 25
    Joseph was a man of faith. He kept his hope alive that one day, his people would leave Egypt for the promised land.
  • Anonymous for verse 25
    Joseph was a man of faith. He kept his hope alive that one day, his people would leave Egypt for the promised land.
  • Ty Hesford for verse 20
    I have to learn this for school
  • Joseph truly showed a forgiving and humble attitude. Instead of taking matters into his own hand and getting revenge, he left matters in God 's hand. Judging belongs to God and we should leave matters in His hands.
  • Sahara
    We should always forgive and do good to those who wrong us

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