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Genesis 45:5 · KJV

"Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither: for God did send me before you to preserve life."

King James Version

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Passage Context

3And Joseph said unto his brethren, I am Joseph; doth my father yet live? And his brethren could not answer him; for they were troubled at his presence.
4And Joseph said unto his brethren, Come near to me, I pray you. And they came near. And he said, I am Joseph your brother, whom ye sold into Egypt.
5Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither: for God did send me before you to preserve life.
6For these two years hath the famine been in the land: and yet there are five years, in the which there shall neither be earing nor harvest.
7And God sent me before you to preserve you a posterity in the earth, and to save your lives by a great deliverance.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you perceive God's hand in difficult situations?

2

What does it mean for you to let go of guilt?

3

When have you experienced a situation that turned out for good despite initial pain?

Life Application

faith

Trust that God can use your past mistakes for a greater purpose.

healing

Allow yourself to forgive and move on from guilt.

People in This Verse

JosephBoth

Joseph, the favored son of Jacob, rose to prominence in Egypt due to his ability to interpret dreams. His story illustrates themes of betrayal, forgiveness, and divine purpose.

First appearance: Genesis 37:3

Places in This Verse

Egypt(Egypt today)

An ancient civilization known for its pharaohs and pyramids, Egypt was a place of both oppression and opportunity for Joseph.

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

Joseph's understanding of God's plan in his suffering reflects the redemptive purpose of Christ's sacrifice.

See also: Romans 8:28

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