en_tn/gen/50/18.md

## lay facedown before him ##

They lay down with their faces toward the ground. This is a sign of humility and respect for Joseph.

## Am I in the place of God? ##

Joseph uses a question to comfort his brothers. Alternate translation: "I am not in the place of God" or "I am not God" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])

## you meant to harm me ##

"you intended to do evil against me"

## God meant it for good ##

"God intended it for good"

## So now do not be afraid ##

"So do not fear me"

## I will provide for you and your little children. ##

"I will always make sure you and your children have enough to eat."

## He comforted them in this way and spoke kindly to them. ##

"He comforted them by speaking kindly to them."
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added v2 tn converted to an rc 2017-06-21 20:47:54 +00:00			`They lay down with their faces toward the ground. This is a sign of humility and respect for Joseph.`
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			`## Am I in the place of God? ##`

			`Joseph uses a question to comfort his brothers. Alternate translation: "I am not in the place of God" or "I am not God" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])`

			`## you meant to harm me ##`

			`"you intended to do evil against me"`

			`## God meant it for good ##`

			`"God intended it for good"`

			`## So now do not be afraid ##`

			`"So do not fear me"`

			`## I will provide for you and your little children. ##`

			`"I will always make sure you and your children have enough to eat."`

			`## He comforted them in this way and spoke kindly to them. ##`

			`"He comforted them by speaking kindly to them."`