Genesis 50:18
“And his brethren also went and fell downe before his face, and they said, Behold, we be thy seruants.”
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Genesis 50:18 Context
16And they sent a messenger vnto Ioseph, saying, Thy father did command before he died, saying, 17So shall ye say vnto Ioseph, Forgiue, I pray thee now, the trespasse of thy brethren, and their sinne: for they did vnto thee euill: And now wee pray thee, forgiue the trespasse of the seruants of the God of thy father. And Ioseph wept, when they spake vnto him. 18And his brethren also went and fell downe before his face, and they said, Behold, we be thy seruants. 19And Ioseph saide vnto them, Feare not: for am I in the place of God? 20But as for you, yee thought euill against me, but God meant it vnto good, to bring to passe, as it is this day, to saue much people aliue.
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Other Translations
And his brethren also went and fell down before his face; and they said, Behold, we [be] thy servants.
- King James Version
Then his brothers also came and fell down before him and said, "Behold, we are your servants."
- New American Standard Version (1995)
And his brethren also went and fell down before his face; and they said, Behold, we are thy servants.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Then his brothers went, and falling at his feet, said, Truly, we are your servants.
- Basic English Bible
And his brethren also went and fell down before his face, and said, Behold, we are thy bondmen.
- Darby Bible
And his brethren also went and fell down before his face: and they said, Behold, we are thy servants.
- Webster's Bible
His brothers also went and fell down before his face; and they said, "Behold, we are your servants."
- World English Bible
And his brethren also go and fall before him, and say, `Lo, we [are] to thee for servants.'
- Youngs Literal Bible
And his brethren also went and fell down before his face; and they said: 'Behold, we are thy bondmen.'
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version
Then his brothers also came and fell down before him and said, "Behold, we are your servants."
- New American Standard Version (1995)
And his brethren also went and fell down before his face; and they said, Behold, we are thy servants.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Then his brothers went, and falling at his feet, said, Truly, we are your servants.
- Basic English Bible
And his brethren also went and fell down before his face, and said, Behold, we are thy bondmen.
- Darby Bible
And his brethren also went and fell down before his face: and they said, Behold, we are thy servants.
- Webster's Bible
His brothers also went and fell down before his face; and they said, "Behold, we are your servants."
- World English Bible
And his brethren also go and fall before him, and say, `Lo, we [are] to thee for servants.'
- Youngs Literal Bible
And his brethren also went and fell down before his face; and they said: 'Behold, we are thy bondmen.'
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
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Discussion for Genesis 50
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8 years AgoVincent for verse 26joseph 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 .Flag
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9 years AgoAnonymous for verse 25Joseph was a man of faith. He kept his hope alive that one day, his people would leave Egypt for the promised land.Flag
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9 years AgoAnonymous for verse 25Joseph was a man of faith. He kept his hope alive that one day, his people would leave Egypt for the promised land.Flag
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9 years AgoTy Hesford for verse 20I have to learn this for schoolFlag
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10 years AgoBSP for verse 19Joseph 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.Flag
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10 years AgoSaharaWe should always forgive and do good to those who wrong usFlag