BBE Image Bible : Scripture in Images Genesis 50:17
17. You are to say to Joseph, Let the wrongdoing of your brothers be overlooked, and the evil they did to you: now, if it is your pleasure, let the sin of the servants of your father's God have forgiveness. And at these words, Joseph was overcome with weeping.
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Summary: Genesis chapter 50 concludes the narrative of Joseph and the overall story of Genesis. In this chapter, Jacob, the patriarch, dies, prompting Joseph and his brothers to mourn deeply. They honor Jacob by embalming him and carrying out his wishes to be buried in the family tomb in Canaan. After the burial, Joseph's brothers fear that he may seek revenge for their past actions against him, but Joseph reassures them, emphasizing themes of forgiveness and God's sovereignty. He speaks of how God has used their wrongdoing for a greater purpose, preserving life during the famine. The chapter ends with Joseph's death, but he makes his brothers promise to carry his bones back to Canaan when God leads them out of Egypt, highlighting the themes of hope and the future promise of the land. This chapter emphasizes reconciliation, the providence of God, and the importance of familial bonds.
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