Genesis 50:19
And Joseph said unto them—Do not fear,—although in place of God, I am.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
And Joseph said unto them, Fear not: for am I in the place of God?
In Context
18Then went his brethren also, and fell down before him,—and said, Behold us! thine for servants.
Cross References
Genesis 45:5But, now, do not grieve, neither let it be vexing in your eyes, that ye sold me hither,—for, to save life, did God send me before you.
2 Kings 5:7And it came to pass, when the king of Israel had read the letter, that he rent his clothes, and said, Am, I, God, to kill and to make alive, that, this, man is sending unto me, to set one free from his leprosy,—but, of a truth, just mark, I pray you, and see, that he, is seeking an occasion, against me.
Matthew 14:27And, straightway, Jesus spake unto them, saying—Take courage! it is, I,—be not afraid.
Romans 12:19Not avenging, yourselves, beloved, but give place unto their anger; for it is written—Mine, is avenging, I, will recompense;—saith the Lord;
Matthew Henry on Genesis 50:16-22
Joseph Comforts His Brethren. ( b. c. 1689.) 15 And when Joseph's brethren saw that their father was dead, they said, Joseph will peradventure hate us, and will certainly requite us all the evil which we did unto him. 16 And they sent a messenger unto Joseph, saying, Thy father did command before he died, saying, 17 So shall ye say unto Joseph, Forgive, I pray thee now, the trespass of thy brethren, and their sin; for they did unto thee evil: and now, we pray thee, forgive the trespass of the servants of the God… Read the whole commentary →