Genesis 50:14 bbe — And when his father had been put to rest, Joseph and his brothers and all who had gone with him, went back to Egypt.

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"And when his father had been put to rest, Joseph and his brothers and all who had gone with him, went back to Egypt."

— Genesis 50:14, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 50 — Context

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And when the people of the land, the people of Canaan, at the grain-floor of Atad, saw their grief, they said, Great is the grief of the Egyptians: so the place was named Abel-mizraim, on the other side of Jordan.

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So his sons did as he had given them orders to do:

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For they took him into the land of Canaan and put him to rest in the hollow rock in the field of Machpelah, which Abraham got with the field, for a resting-place, from Ephron the Hittite at Mamre.

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And when his father had been put to rest, Joseph and his brothers and all who had gone with him, went back to Egypt.

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Now after the death of their father, Joseph's brothers said to themselves, It may be that Joseph's heart will be turned against us, and he will give us punishment for all the evil which we did to him.

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So they sent word to Joseph, saying, Your father, before his death, gave us orders, saying,

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You are to say to Joseph, Let the wrongdoing of your brothers be overlooked, and the evil they did to you: now, if it is your pleasure, let the sin of the servants of your father's God have forgiveness. And at these words, Joseph was overcome with weeping.

Genesis 50:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 50:14 say?
Genesis 50:14 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And when his father had been put to rest, Joseph and his brothers and all who had gone with him, went back to Egypt.”
Where is Genesis 50:14 in the Bible?
Genesis 50:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 50, verse 14.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 50:14.
What translation should I read Genesis 50:14 in?
Genesis 50:14 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 50:14?
Genesis 50:14 reads (BBE): “And when his father had been put to rest, Joseph and his brothers and all who had gone with him, went back to Egypt.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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