You meant evil, but God meant it for good
Genesis 50:20 — Meaning, Context and Bible Study
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Genesis 50:20 WEB
20As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to save many people alive, as is happening today.
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Context
After their father dies, Joseph's brothers fear revenge. Joseph refuses to take God's place, forgives them, and sees God's purpose in what they did, without calling their wrong good.
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