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Genesis 50:17 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Genesis 50:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Genesis chapter 50 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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 of thy father. And Joseph wept when they spake unto him.”
Genesis 50:17 (KJV)
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Commentary on Genesis 50:17
So shall ye say unto Joseph, Forgive, I pray thee now, the trespass of thy brethren, and their sin; ... This passage is part of the Joseph narrative, a masterfully crafted account demonstrating God's sovereign providence working through human choices and circumstances to accomplish His redemptive purposes. The Joseph cycle shows how God transforms evil intentions into instruments of salvation.Central themes include divine providence orchestrating events toward redemptive ends, the testing and refinement of character through suffering and success, forgiveness overcoming betrayal and injustice, ...
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Cross-References for Genesis 50:17
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“tenderhearted”
“but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.”
“For they intended evil against thee: they imagined a mischievous device”
“Come near to me, please. They came near. He said, I am Joseph, your brother, whom you sold into Egypt.,And Joseph said unto his brethren, Come near to me, I pray you. And they came near. And he said, I am Joseph your brother, whom ye sold into Egypt.,וַיֹּאמֶר יוֹסֵף אֶל־אֶחָיו גְּשׁוּ־נָא אֵלַי וַיִּגָּשׁוּ וַיֹּאמֶר אֲנִי יוֹסֵף אֲחִיכֶם אֲשֶׁר־מְכַרְתֶּם אֹתִי מִצְרָיְמָה׃ ,And Joseph said unto his brethren: Come near to me”
“but God”
“rebuke him. If he repents”
“who will help you; by the Almighty”
“most certainly I tell you he will in no way lose his reward.,And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.,,,,,,,,”
“if you don't each forgive your brother from your hearts for his misdeeds.,So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.,,,,,,,,”