But his soul clung to Dinah, Jacob’s daughter, and he loved the young woman and spoke reassuringly to the young woman.
Genesis 50:21 - Tree of Life Version So now, don’t be afraid. I myself will provide food for you and your little ones.” So he reassured them, speaking kindly to them. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Now therefore fear ye not: I will nourish you, and your little ones. And he comforted them, and spake kindly unto them. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Now therefore, do not be afraid. I will provide for and support you and your little ones. And he comforted them [imparting cheer, hope, strength] and spoke to their hearts [kindly]. American Standard Version (1901) Now therefore fear ye not: I will nourish you, and your little ones. And he comforted them, and spake kindly unto them. Common English Bible Now, don’t be afraid. I will take care of you and your children.” So he put them at ease and spoke reassuringly to them. Catholic Public Domain Version Do not be afraid. I will pasture you and your little ones." And he consoled them, and he spoke mildly and leniently. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Fear not: I will feed you and your children. And he comforted them, and spoke gently and mildly. |
But his soul clung to Dinah, Jacob’s daughter, and he loved the young woman and spoke reassuringly to the young woman.
“So now, don’t be grieved and don’t be angry in your own eyes that you sold me here—since it was for preserving life that God sent me here before you.
And Joseph supported his father and his brothers and his father’s entire household with food for the mouths of the little ones.
Joseph remained in Egypt—he and his father’s household—and Joseph lived 110 years.
Then Hezekiah spoke encouragingly to all the Levites who demonstrated good understanding of the service of Adonai. For seven days they ate their assigned portions while sacrificing peace offerings and praising Adonai, the God of their fathers.
Speak kindly to the heart of Jerusalem and proclaim to her that her warfare has ended, that her iniquity has been removed. For she has received from Adonai’s hand double for all her sins.
But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
“For if you forgive others their transgressions, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.
See that no one repays evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all.
Do not repay evil for evil or insult for insult, but give a blessing instead—it is for this reason you were called, so that you might inherit a blessing.
Then her husband arose and went after her to speak kindly to her to bring her back. He had his servant and a pair of donkeys with him. So she brought him into her father’s house, and when the father of the young woman saw him, he was glad to meet him.