Genesis 40:22

Translations

Modern

But Pharaoh hanged the chief baker, just as Joseph had described to them in his interpretation.

Traditional

But he hanged the chief baker: as Joseph had interpreted to them.

Literal

And the chief of the bakers he hanged, as Joseph had interpreted to them.

Latin

…alterum suspendit in patibulo, ut conjectoris veritas probaretur.

Original

Hebrew

English

But Pharaoh hanged the chief baker, just as Joseph had described to them in his interpretation.

Notes

Genesis 40:20–22

The interpretations Joseph gave the prisoners proved true. The death of the chief baker speaks of the harsh realities of life in ancient Egypt, with a king whose word was his land’s highest law.

Genesis 40:1–23

Joseph did not lose faith in God’s promises, as evidenced by his readiness to interpret the dreams of two prisoners. He was still convinced that God’s revelation in his own two dreams (37:5–11) was true, and he had not abandoned hope that they would be fulfilled. When the fellow prisoners’ dreams were fulfilled exactly as Joseph said, this confirmed that his previous dreams were from God.

Theme notes and profiles

Egypt Joseph Symbolic Numbers Visions

Events

Joseph imprisoned

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Genesis 40:19
Within three days Pharaoh will lift off your head and hang you on a tree. Then the birds will eat the flesh of your body.”
Genesis 40:8
“We both had dreams,” they replied, “but there is no one to interpret them.” Then Joseph said to them, “Don’t interpretations belong to God? Tell me your dreams.”
Daniel 2:19–23
During the night, the mystery was revealed to Daniel in a vision, and he blessed the God of heaven
Acts 5:30
The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom you had killed by hanging Him on a tree.
Genesis 41:16
“I myself cannot do it,” Joseph replied, “but God will give Pharaoh a sound answer.”
Daniel 2:30
And to me this mystery has been revealed, not because I have more wisdom than any man alive, but in order that the interpretation might be made known to the king, and that you may understand the thoughts of your mind.
Daniel 5:12
…did this because Daniel, the one he named Belteshazzar, was found to have an extraordinary spirit, as well as knowledge, understanding, and the ability to interpret dreams, explain riddles, and solve difficult problems. Summon Daniel, therefore, and he will give you the interpretation.”
Genesis 41:11–13
One night both the chief baker and I had dreams, and each dream had its own meaning.
Jeremiah 23:28
Let the prophet who has a dream retell it, but let him who has My word speak it truthfully. For what is straw compared to grain?” declares the LORD.

People

Joseph: Son of Jacob, ruler in Egypt

Glossary

Baker Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Butler Cup-Bearer Dreams Genesis, Book of Jacob Joseph Patriarchs, Period of the

Topics

Celebrating Birthdays Dream: The Dreams of the Butler and Baker Hanging: Capital Punishment By Joseph: Son of Jacob of the Two Prisoners Prisons: Persons Confined in Often Executed In Punishment: Death Penalty: Hanging

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