Cross-references

Explore similar Bible verses on Genesis 45:5 in English Standard Version

"And now do not be distressed or angry with yourselves because you sold me here, for God sent me before you to preserve life."

Ge 50:20 As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today.

Ps 105:16 When he summoned a famine on the land and broke all supply of bread,

Ps 105:17 he had sent a man ahead of them, Joseph, who was sold as a slave.