Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But Joseph said to them, “Don’t be afraid. Am I in the place of God? New Living Translation But Joseph replied, “Don’t be afraid of me. Am I God, that I can punish you? English Standard Version But Joseph said to them, “Do not fear, for am I in the place of God? Berean Standard Bible But Joseph replied, “Do not be afraid. Am I in the place of God? King James Bible And Joseph said unto them, Fear not: for am I in the place of God? New King James Version Joseph said to them, “Do not be afraid, for am I in the place of God? New American Standard Bible But Joseph said to them, “Do not be afraid, for am I in God’s place? NASB 1995 But Joseph said to them, “Do not be afraid, for am I in God’s place? NASB 1977 But Joseph said to them, “Do not be afraid, for am I in God’s place? Legacy Standard Bible But Joseph said to them, “Do not be afraid, for am I in God’s place? Amplified Bible But Joseph said to them, “Do not be afraid, for am I in the place of God? [Vengeance is His, not mine.] Christian Standard Bible But Joseph said to them, “Don’t be afraid. Am I in the place of God? Holman Christian Standard Bible But Joseph said to them, “Don’t be afraid. Am I in the place of God? American Standard Version And Joseph said unto them, Fear not: for am I in the place of God? Contemporary English Version But Joseph told them, "Don't be afraid! I have no right to change what God has decided. English Revised Version And Joseph said unto them, Fear not: for am I in the place of God? GOD'S WORD® Translation Joseph said to them, "Don't be afraid! I can't take God's place. Good News Translation But Joseph said to them, "Don't be afraid; I can't put myself in the place of God. International Standard Version "Don't be afraid," Joseph responded. "Am I sitting in God's place? Majority Standard Bible But Joseph replied, ?Do not be afraid. Am I in the place of God? NET Bible But Joseph answered them, "Don't be afraid. Am I in the place of God? New Heart English Bible But Joseph said to them, "Do not be afraid, for am I in the place of God? Webster's Bible Translation And Joseph said to them, Fear not: for am I in the place of God? World English Bible Joseph said to them, “Don’t be afraid, for am I in the place of God? Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Joseph says to them, “Do not fear, for [am] I in the place of God? Young's Literal Translation And Joseph saith unto them, 'Fear not, for am I in the place of God? Smith's Literal Translation And Joseph will say to them, Ye shall not fear, for I am for God. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he answered them: Fear not: can we resist the will of God? Catholic Public Domain Version And he answered them: “Do not be afraid. Are we able to resist the will of God? New American Bible But Joseph replied to them: “Do not fear. Can I take the place of God? New Revised Standard Version But Joseph said to them, “Do not be afraid! Am I in the place of God? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut Joseph said to them, Fear not; for I am a servant of God. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Yoseph said to them, “You shall not be afraid, because I am under God. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Joseph said unto them: 'Fear not; for am I in the place of God? Brenton Septuagint Translation And Joseph said to them, Fear not, for I am God's. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Joseph Comforts His Brothers…18His brothers also came to him, bowed down before him, and said, “We are your slaves!” 19But Joseph replied, “Do not be afraid. Am I in the place of God? 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.… Cross References Romans 12:19 Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” Matthew 5:44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 1 Peter 3:9 Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. Luke 6:27-28 But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, / bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. Proverbs 20:22 Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the LORD, and He will save you. Deuteronomy 32:35 Vengeance 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.” 1 Thessalonians 5:15 Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people. Ephesians 4:32 Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you. Colossians 3:13 Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 1 Samuel 24:12 May the LORD judge between you and me, and may the LORD take vengeance on you, but my hand will never be against you. 1 Peter 2:23 When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly. Proverbs 24:29 Do not say, “I will do to him as he has done to me; I will repay the man according to his work.” Leviticus 19:18 Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against any of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD. Matthew 6:14-15 For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. / But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive yours. 2 Corinthians 5:18-19 All this is from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: / that God was reconciling the world to Himself in Christ, not counting men’s trespasses against them. And He has committed to us the message of reconciliation. Treasury of Scripture And Joseph said to them, Fear not: for am I in the place of God? fear not. Genesis 45:5 Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither: for God did send me before you to preserve life. Matthew 14:27 But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid. Luke 24:37,38 But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit… for am I. Genesis 30:2 And Jacob's anger was kindled against Rachel: and he said, Am I in God's stead, who hath withheld from thee the fruit of the womb? Deuteronomy 32:35 To me belongeth vengeance, and recompence; their foot shall slide in due time: for the day of their calamity is at hand, and the things that shall come upon them make haste. 2 Kings 5:7 And 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 doth send unto me to recover a man of his leprosy? wherefore consider, I pray you, and see how he seeketh a quarrel against me. Jump to Previous Afraid Fear God's JosephJump to Next Afraid Fear God's JosephGenesis 50 1. The mourning for Jacob.4. Joseph gets leave of Pharaoh to go to bury him. 7. The funeral. 15. Joseph comforts his brothers, who crave his pardon. 22. His age. 23. He sees the third generation of his sons. 24. He prophesies unto his brothers of their return. 25. He takes an oath of them concerning his bones. 26. He dies, and is put into a coffin. But Joseph replied Joseph's response comes after his brothers express fear that he might seek revenge following their father's death. This reflects Joseph's consistent character of forgiveness and grace, which is evident throughout his story. His reply is a continuation of his earlier assurances to his brothers, demonstrating his understanding of God's sovereignty and his role in God's plan. Do not be afraid. Am I in the place of God? Persons / Places / Events 1. JosephThe central figure in this passage, Joseph is one of the twelve sons of Jacob. He rose to power in Egypt and is known for his ability to interpret dreams. In Genesis 50:19, Joseph addresses his brothers after the death of their father, Jacob. 2. Joseph's Brothers They are the ones who sold Joseph into slavery out of jealousy. After Jacob's death, they fear retribution from Joseph for their past actions. 3. Egypt The land where Joseph rose to power and where the events of this chapter take place. It serves as a backdrop for the reconciliation between Joseph and his brothers. 4. Jacob (Israel) The father of Joseph and his brothers, whose death prompts the brothers' fear and Joseph's reassurance. 5. God The ultimate authority and the one whom Joseph acknowledges as having a greater plan, even in the midst of human wrongdoing. Teaching Points Understanding God's SovereigntyJoseph's response to his brothers shows a deep trust in God's overarching plan. Believers are encouraged to see beyond immediate circumstances and trust in God's sovereignty. Forgiveness and Reconciliation Joseph's willingness to forgive his brothers is a powerful example of reconciliation. Christians are called to forgive others as God has forgiven them. Fear vs. Faith The brothers' fear contrasts with Joseph's faith. This teaches us to replace fear with faith in God's goodness and control over our lives. God's Purpose in Suffering Joseph's life illustrates that God can use suffering and adversity for a greater purpose. Believers can find comfort in knowing that their trials are not in vain. Living with Integrity Joseph's integrity and faithfulness, even in difficult situations, serve as a model for Christians to live righteously regardless of their circumstances.(19) Am I in the place of God?--That is, am I to act as judge, and punish? Judges are sometimes in Hebrew even called God (as in Exodus 21:6; Exodus 22:8-9; 1Samuel 2:25), as exercising His authority.Verse 19. - And Joseph said unto them, Fear not: for am I in the place of God? - i.e. either reading the words as a question, Should I arrogate to myself what obviously belongs to Elohim, viz., the power and right of vengeance (Calvin, Kalisch, Murphy, 'Speaker's Commentary'), or the power to interfere with the purposes of God? (Keil, Rosenmüller); or, regarding them as an assertion, I am in God's stead, i.e. a minister to you for good (Wordsworth). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew But Josephיוֹסֵ֖ף (yō·w·sêp̄) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3130: Joseph -- 'he increases', a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites replied, וַיֹּ֧אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “Do not אַל־ (’al-) Adverb Strong's 408: Not be afraid. תִּירָ֑אוּ (tî·rā·’ū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 3372: To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten Am I אָֽנִי׃ (’ā·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I in the place of הֲתַ֥חַת (hă·ṯa·ḥaṯ) Preposition Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of God? אֱלֹהִ֖ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative Links Genesis 50:19 NIVGenesis 50:19 NLT Genesis 50:19 ESV Genesis 50:19 NASB Genesis 50:19 KJV Genesis 50:19 BibleApps.com Genesis 50:19 Biblia Paralela Genesis 50:19 Chinese Bible Genesis 50:19 French Bible Genesis 50:19 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 50:19 Joseph said to them Don't be afraid (Gen. 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