Genesis 50:18 cpdv — And his brothers went to him. And reverencing prostrate on the ground, they said, “We are your servants.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And his brothers went to him. And reverencing prostrate on the ground, they said, “We are your servants.” "

— Genesis 50:18, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 50 — Context

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Now that he was dead, his brothers were afraid, and they said to one another: “Perhaps now he may remember the injury that he suffered and requite us for all the evil that we did to him.”

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So they sent a message to him, saying: “Your father instructed us before he died,

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that we should say these words to you from him: ‘I beg you to forget the wickedness of your brothers, and the sin and malice that they practiced against you.’ Likewise, we petition you to release the servants of the God of your father from this iniquity.” Hearing this, Joseph wept.

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And his brothers went to him. And reverencing prostrate on the ground, they said, “We are your servants.”

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And he answered them: “Do not be afraid. Are we able to resist the will of God?

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You devised evil against me. But God turned it into good, so that he might exalt me, just as you presently discern, and so that he might bring about the salvation of many peoples.

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Do not be afraid. I will pasture you and your little ones.” And he consoled them, and he spoke mildly and leniently.

Genesis 50:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 50:18 say?
Genesis 50:18 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And his brothers went to him. And reverencing prostrate on the ground, they said, “We are your servants.” ”
Where is Genesis 50:18 in the Bible?
Genesis 50:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 50, verse 18.
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 50:18.
What translation should I read Genesis 50:18 in?
Genesis 50:18 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 50:18?
Genesis 50:18 reads (CPDV): “And his brothers went to him. And reverencing prostrate on the ground, they said, “We are your servants.” ” 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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