Genesis 50:19

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

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

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BSBPD

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

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

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

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

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

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“And Joseph saith unto them, `Fear not, for <FI>am<Fi> I in the place of God?”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Genesis 50:19 — 9 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Genesis 30:2Jacob became angry with Rachel and said, “Am I in the place of God, who has withheld children from you?”
  2. Genesis 45:5And now, do not be distressed or angry with yourselves that you sold me into this place, because it was to save lives that God sent me before you.
  3. Deuteronomy 32:35Vengeance is Mine; I will repay. In due time their foot will slip; for their day of disaster is near, and their doom is coming quickly.”
  4. 2 Kings 5:7When the king of Israel read the letter, he tore his clothes and asked, “Am I God, killing and giving life, that this man expects me to cure a leper? Surely you can see that he is seeking a quarrel with me!”
  5. Job 34:19who is not partial to princes and does not favor rich over poor? For they are all the work of His hands.
  6. Matthew 14:27But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”
  7. Luke 24:37But they were startled and frightened, thinking they had seen a spirit.
  8. Romans 12:19Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.”
  9. Hebrews 10:30For we know Him who said, “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay,” and again, “The Lord will judge His people.”

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