Genesis 50:20

God's Good Purposes

²⁰ "As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about this present result, to preserve many people alive.

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Easton's Bible Dictionary

Genesis 50:20

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Strong's Concordance

Genesis 50:20

But as for you, ye thoughtH2803 evilH7451 against me; but GodH430 meant itH2803 unto good,H2896 toH4616 bring to passH6213, as it is this day,H3117 to saveH2421 muchH7227 peopleH5971 aliveH2421.

Notes

Genesis 50:20

As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about this present result, to preserve many people alive.

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