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1 And it came to pass after these things, that the butler of the king of Egypt and his baker had offended their lord the king of Egypt.

2 And Pharaoh was wroth against two of his officers, against the chief of the butlers, and against the chief of the bakers.

3 And he put them in ward in the house of the captain of the guard, into the prison, the place where Joseph was bound.

4 And the captain of the guard charged Joseph with them, and he served them: and they continued a season in ward.

5 And they dreamed a dream both of them, each man his dream in one night, each man according to the interpretation of his dream, the butler and the baker of the king of Egypt, which were bound in the prison.

6 And Joseph came in unto them in the morning, and looked upon them, and, behold, they were sad.

7 And he asked Pharaoh's officers that were with him in the ward of his lord's house, saying, Wherefore look ye so sadly to day?

8 And they said unto him, We have dreamed a dream, and there is no interpreter of it. And Joseph said unto them, Do not interpretations belong to God? tell me them, I pray you.

9 And the chief butler told his dream to Joseph, and said to him, In my dream, behold, a vine was before me;

10 And in the vine were three branches: and it was as though it budded, and her blossoms shot forth; and the clusters thereof brought forth ripe grapes:

11 And Pharaoh's cup was in my hand: and I took the grapes, and pressed them into Pharaoh's cup, and I gave the cup into Pharaoh's hand.

12 And Joseph said unto him, This is the interpretation of it: The three branches are three days:

13 Yet within three days shall Pharaoh lift up thine head, and restore thee unto thy place: and thou shalt deliver Pharaoh's cup into his hand, after the former manner when thou wast his butler.

14 But think on me when it shall be well with thee, and shew kindness, I pray thee, unto me, and make mention of me unto Pharaoh, and bring me out of this house:

15 For indeed I was stolen away out of the land of the Hebrews: and here also have I done nothing that they should put me into the dungeon.

16 When the chief baker saw that the interpretation was good, he said unto Joseph, I also was in my dream, and, behold, I had three white baskets on my head:

17 And in the uppermost basket there was of all manner of bakemeats for Pharaoh; and the birds did eat them out of the basket upon my head.

18 And Joseph answered and said, This is the interpretation thereof: The three baskets are three days:

19 Yet within three days shall Pharaoh lift up thy head from off thee, and shall hang thee on a tree; and the birds shall eat thy flesh from off thee.

20 And it came to pass the third day, which was Pharaoh's birthday, that he made a feast unto all his servants: and he lifted up the head of the chief butler and of the chief baker among his servants.

21 And he restored the chief butler unto his butlership again; and he gave the cup into Pharaoh's hand:

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

23 Yet did not the chief butler remember Joseph, but forgat him.

 


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Matthew Henry's Genesis Chapter 40 Bible commentary...



The chief butler and baker of Pharaoh in prison, Their dreams interpreted by Joseph. (1-19) The ingratitude of the chief butler. (20-23)1-19 It was not so much the prison that made the butler and baker sad, as their dreams. God has more ways than one to sadden the spirits. Joseph had compassion towards them. Let us be concerned for the sadness of our brethren's countenances. It is often a relief to those that are in trouble to be noticed. Also learn to look into the causes of our own sorrow. Is there a good reason? Is there not comfort sufficient to balance it, whatever it is? Why art thou cast down, O my soul? Joseph was careful to ascribe the glory to God. The chief butler's dream foretold his advancement. The chief baker's dream his death. It was not Joseph's fault that he brought the baker no better tidings. And thus ministers are but interpreters; they cannot make the thing otherwise than it is: if they deal faithfully, and their message prove unpleasing, it is not their fault. Joseph does not reflect upon his brethren that sold him; nor does he reflect on the wrong done him by his mistress and his master, but mildly states his own innocence. When we are called on to clear ourselves, we should carefully avoid, as much as may be, speaking ill of others. Let us be content to prove ourselves innocent, and not upbraid others with their guilt.

20-23 Joseph's interpretation of the dreams came to pass on the very day fixed. On Pharaoh's birth-day, all his servants attended him, and then the cases of these two came to be looked into. We may all profitably take notice of our birth-days, with thankfulness for the mercies of our birth, sorrow for the sinfulness of our lives, and expectation of the day of our death, as better than the day of our birth. But it seems strange that worldly people, who are so fond of living here, should rejoice at the end of one year after another of their short span of life. A Christian has cause to rejoice that he was born, also that he comes nearer to the end of his sin and sorrow, and nearer to his everlasting happiness. The chief butler remembered not Joseph, but forgot him. Joseph had deserved well at his hands, yet he forgot him. We must not think it strange, if in this world we have hatred shown us for our love, and slights for our kindness. See how apt those who are themselves at ease are to forget others in distress. Joseph learned by his disappointment to trust in God only. We cannot expect too little from man, nor too much from God. Let us not forget the sufferings, promises, and love of our Redeemer. We blame the chief butler's ingratitude to Joseph, yet we ourselves act much more ungratefully to the Lord Jesus. Joseph had but foretold the chief butler's enlargement, but Christ wrought out ours; he mediated with the King of Kings for us; yet we forget him, though often reminded of him, and though we have promised never to forget him. Thus ill do we requite Him, like foolish people and unwise.

 


Comments for Genesis Chapter 40...

 


Kittana's Genesis Chapter 40 comment on 1/06/2013, 7:58pm...

Who God blesses no man can curse no weapon that is formed against God's chosen can ever prosper. God was with Joseph from day one throughout all that he endured by the hands of every one that hated him; all that was to bring glory and honor to the loving God who will never cease to protect his children. Whatever trials we go through is only for our good it strengthens us to continue doing the will of our father. Joseph was a man after Gods own heart. God knew who Joseph was and what he stood for and he protected him.

 


EVANS ACHIENG's Genesis Chapter 40 comment on 11/30/2012, 4:09am...

When God is with you, He is with you. You can be rejected by family, falsely accused and cast into prison. BUT He is still with you. The path He has designated for us we must follow....

 


Hemant's Genesis Chapter 40 comment on 10/03/2012, 12:25am...

We see God's intervention in the life of Joseph. He was planned to be killed but God being in Rueben did protect him. Next they threw him in the pit but God was in the pit with Joseph. Afterwards he was sold to Potiphar as a servant but God blessed the house of Potiphar. He was accused by his wife for nothing and he was cast into the prison but God was there in the prison with him. We just can imagine how loving our great God is. He doesn't leave us anywhere and desperate and defeated. Joseph has proven himself and has seen the glory of God in all these circumstances but he has yet to see more of God, that's why when he tells the man to make mention of him to Pharaoh he forgets. Joseph seems to be little bit faithless in this occasion but it is up to God. God wanted people to see God's presence in the life of Joseph.

 


Timothy Wayne George's Genesis Chapter 40 comment on 5/15/2012, 7:32am...

When the butler is restored to his position,he forgets Joseph, and once again Joseph suffers another set back. Yet Joseph accepts it as the will of God, because God moves in the fulness of time. Joseph has one more dream to interpret. Wait I say unto the Lord, and he shall lift thee up at the appointed time. We must trust the Lord is moving in our circumstances causing all things to work together for good to those who love the Lord, and are called according to his Purpose. God intends for us to look just like Jesus, so he alone knows just how much suffering we must endure to be molded into the image of his dear son. Praise God for this truth, for you shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free.

 


RALPH M. WATERS's Genesis Chapter 40 comment on 1/06/2011, 12:08pm...

We must learn to tell the truth, regardless, whether the news is good for the individual or bad. If we have understanding, we must bless those around us with it, whether they agree or disagree.

 


Donald's Genesis Chapter 40 comment on 11/09/2010, 9:22am...

Isn't it amazing how regaurdless of how many times he was falsly accused, joseph prospered anyways( People could see the lord through him).This is where a christian stands today.Picked on, lied about( FALSLEY aCCUSED). Lets be like joseph and let the lord work and shine thru us.It worked for him.

 


Cynthia's Genesis Chapter 40 comment on 3/26/2010, 1:07pm...

this is a very interested chapter. the reading about two men that was once favored by their master, one restored the other killed. only because they did not show love and respect to their master. this is how i feel that we as christians showed so GOD love and respect for HIS grace and mercy

 

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1.  What fruit does Pharaoh's chief butler mention when he retells his dream to Joseph in prison?


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