Genesis 50:18

The Passion Translation

Then his brothers came and threw themselves down before Joseph’s feet, saying, “We are here as your slaves!”

Cross References

Genesis 27:29

Let peoples serve you and nations bow down to you! May you be master over your brothers and may your mother’s sons bow down to you! Those who curse you will be cursed and those who bless you will be blessed!”

Genesis 41:43

Pharaoh had him ride in the chariot reserved for the second-in-command and sent runners going before him, crying out, “Kneel!” In this way, Pharaoh placed Joseph over all the land of Egypt.

Genesis 42:6

Now Joseph was the governor of the land of Egypt, which meant he supervised the sale of grain to all the people. One day, Joseph’s ten brothers came and bowed down before him with their faces on the ground.

Genesis 44:14

Joseph was waiting in his house when Judah and his brothers arrived. When they saw Joseph, they all fell to the ground before him.

Genesis 45:3

Joseph, through his tears, said to his brothers in Hebrew: “I am Joseph! Is father still alive?” His brothers stood there stunned, scared, and speechless.

Genesis 50:17

‘Tell Joseph that I beg him to completely forgive the sin of his brothers who treated him so harshly.’ Now, please forgive us, servants of the God of your father, of the horrible wrong we did to you.” Joseph cried and wept as they read this message to him.

Genesis 50:19

But Joseph dried his tears and said, “Don’t be afraid. How could I ever take the place of God?