Genesis 50:20

Key Reflection

In Genesis 50:20, Joseph reassures his brothers who had sold him into slavery decades earlier, telling them not to fear retribution. For the original audience, this would have been a profound moment of divine revelation, as it contrasts with their past actions and highlights God’s sovereignty and ultimate redemptive plan. Joseph emphasizes that he does not hold a position akin to God, thereby affirming that any justice or mercy is from God alone.