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Old TestamentGenesis · Chapter 50

Genesis 50:20

Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 50:20 — by Collins Asein

Quick Summary

Genesis 50:20 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save muc..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.

Genesis 50:20 — KJV

But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.

Genesis 50:20 (KJV)

Genesis 50:20 in Context — About the Book of Genesis

Genesis is the book of beginnings — creation, the fall, the flood, and the call of Abraham. It answers the oldest questions: where we came from, why the world is broken, and how God begins His rescue plan through one family. Every major theme in the Bible is planted here as a seed.

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Cross-References for Genesis 50:20

Therefore it shall come to pass, that as all good things are come upon you, which the LORD your God promised you; so shall the LORD bring upon you all evil things, until he have destroyed you from off this good land which the LORD your God hath given you.

Shares key themes with Genesis 50:20: evil, god, good

And it shall come to pass, when thou shalt shew this people all these words, and they shall say unto thee, Wherefore hath the LORD pronounced all this great evil against us? or what is our iniquity? or what is our sin that we have committed against the LORD our God?

Shares key themes with Genesis 50:20: evil, against, god

Go and speak to Ebedmelech the Ethiopian, saying, Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will bring my words upon this city for evil, and not for good; and they shall be accomplished in that day before thee.

Shares key themes with Genesis 50:20: evil, god, good

Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation. whereas: or, wherein

Shares key themes with Genesis 50:20: evil, against, god

And it shall come to pass, that on the sixth day they shall prepare that which they bring in; and it shall be twice as much as they gather daily.

Shares key themes with Genesis 50:20: bring, pass, day

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Collins Asein — Christian Author & Founder of PrayerKey