Genesis 41:10

The Dreams of Pharaoh · Genesis 41:1–13
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Translations

Modern
Pharaoh was once angry with his servants, and he put me and the chief baker in the custody of the captain of the guard.
Traditional
Pharaoh was wroth with his servants, and put me in ward in the captain of the guard’s house, both me and the chief baker:
Literal
Pharaoh was angry with his servants, and he put me in custody in the house of the captain of the guards—me and the chief of the bakers.
Latin
…iratus rex servis suis, me et magistrum pistorum retrudi jussit in carcerem principis militum:

Original

Hebrew
English
Pharaoh was once angry with his servants, and he put me and the chief baker in the custody of the captain of the guard.

Notes

The chief cup-bearer finally remembered Joseph and testified that his interpretations were true.

God had used two dreams to identify Joseph as a leader among his brothers (37:5–11). He used two dreams to test Joseph’s faith in prison (40:5–14). Now God used two more dreams to raise Joseph from prison to a place of high honor and authority.

Joseph had shown that he was faithful in small tasks. Now God would give him responsibility over greater things.

Theme notes and profiles

Egypt Joseph Pharaoh Symbolic Numbers Visions

Events

People

Pharaoh: Egyptian ruler during Joseph's time

Glossary

Baker Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Butler Dreams Famine Genesis, Book of Jacob Nile River Patriarchs, Period of the Prophecy Wheat

Topics

Dream: Pharaoh Heathen: Divine Revelations Given to Pharaoh Intercession: Pharaoh's Chief Baker for Joseph Joseph: Son of Jacob of Pharaoh Prisoners: Joseph Promotion: Joseph, from Imprisoned Slave to Prince Servant: Good: Joseph Seven: Years of Abundance For Seven: Years: A Famine Lasted in Egypt For