Genesis 50:16

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“So they sent word to Joseph, saying, “Before he died, your father commanded,”

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BSBPD

“So they sent word to Joseph, saying, “Before he died, your father commanded,”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

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

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“And they sent a message unto Joseph, saying, Thy father did command before he died, saying,”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“And they give a charge for Joseph, saying, `Thy father commanded before his death, saying,”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Genesis 50:16 — 1 related verse from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Proverbs 29:25The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.

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