Genesis 50:21 bbe — So now, have no fear: for I will take care of you and your little ones. So he gave them comfort with kind words.

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"So now, have no fear: for I will take care of you and your little ones. So he gave them comfort with kind words."

— Genesis 50:21, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 50:21 in Other Translations

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“Now therefore fear ye not: I will nourish you, and your little ones. And he comforted them, and spake kindly unto them.”
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“Now therefore fear ye not: I will nourish you, and your little ones. And he comforted them, and spake kindly unto them. ”
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Genesis 50 — Context

Then his brothers went, and falling at his feet, said, Truly, we are your servants.

And Joseph said, Have no fear: am I in the place of God?

As for you, it was in your mind to do me evil, but God has given a happy outcome, the salvation of numbers of people, as you see today.

So now, have no fear: for I will take care of you and your little ones. So he gave them comfort with kind words.

Now Joseph and all his father's family went on living in Egypt: and the years of Joseph's life were a hundred and ten.

And Joseph saw Ephraim's children of the third generation: and the children of Machir, the son of Manasseh, came to birth on Joseph's knees.

Then Joseph said to his brothers, The time of my death has come; but God will keep you in mind and take you out of this land into the land which he gave by his oath to Abraham and Isaac and Jacob.

Genesis 50:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 50:21 say?

Genesis 50:21 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “So now, have no fear: for I will take care of you and your little ones. So he gave them comfort with kind words.”

Where is Genesis 50:21 in the Bible?

Genesis 50:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 50, verse 21.

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 50:21.

What translation should I read Genesis 50:21 in?

Genesis 50:21 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 50:21?

Genesis 50:21 reads (BBE): “So now, have no fear: for I will take care of you and your little ones. So he gave them comfort with kind words.” 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.

Genesis 50:21 bbe — So now, have no fear: for I will take care of you and your little ones. So he gave them comfort with kind words.

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