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 DomainASVPD
“And Joseph said unto them, Fear not: for am I in the place of God?”
American Standard Version · Public DomainYLTPD
“And Joseph saith unto them, `Fear not, for <FI>am<Fi> I in the place of God?”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainCross references
Other passages that echo Genesis 50:19 — 9 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 30:2Jacob became angry with Rachel and said, “Am I in the place of God, who has withheld children from you?”
- 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.
- 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.”
- 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!”
- Job 34:19who is not partial to princes and does not favor rich over poor? For they are all the work of His hands.
- Matthew 14:27But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”
- Luke 24:37But they were startled and frightened, thinking they had seen a spirit.
- 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.”
- 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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