Genesis
“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
Genesis 50:20 (KJV) speaks to God's sovereignty, God's plan, and suffering with purpose — words set in Genesis, the Bible's book of beginnings. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”
Romans 8:28“Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:”
Isaiah 46:10“There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.”
Proverbs 19:21“But our God is in the heavens: he hath done whatsoever he hath pleased.”
Psalms 115:3“Man's goings are of the LORD; how can a man then understand his own way?”
Proverbs 20:24“A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.”
Proverbs 16:9
Common questions
What does Genesis 50:20 mean?
In the King James Version, Genesis 50:20 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 much people alive." The verse speaks to God's sovereignty, God's plan, and suffering with purpose. To read it well, take it in the flow of Genesis 50 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Genesis 50:20 in the King James Version?
Yes. "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." is Genesis 50:20 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Genesis chapter 50.
What are some related Bible verses to Genesis 50:20?
Verses that sit beside Genesis 50:20 include Romans 8:28, Isaiah 46:10, and Proverbs 19:21. Reading them alongside Genesis 50:20 deepens the theme of God's sovereignty.
How can I pray with Genesis 50:20?
Read Genesis 50:20 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.