Genesis 40:10
Genesis 40:10 in Multiple Translations
and on the vine were three branches. As it budded, its blossoms opened and its clusters ripened into grapes.
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:
and in the vine were three branches: and it was as though it budded, and its blossoms shot forth; and the clusters thereof brought forth ripe grapes:
And on the vine were three branches; and it seemed as if it put out buds and flowers, and from them came grapes ready for cutting.
“The vine had three branches. As soon as it budded, it flowered, and produced clusters of ripe grapes.
And in the vine were three branches, and as it budded, her flowre came foorth: and the clusters of grapes waxed ripe.
and in the vine [are] three branches, and it [is] as it were flourishing; gone up hath its blossom, its clusters have ripened grapes;
and in the vine were three branches. It was as though it budded, it blossomed, and its clusters produced ripe grapes.
And on the vine were three branches: and it was as though it budded, and its blossoms shot forth; and its clusters brought forth ripe grapes:
On which were three branches, which by little and little sent out buds, and after the blossoms brought forth ripe grapes:
On the vine there were three branches. After the branches budded, they blossomed, and then they produced clusters of grapes.
That grape vine had 3 branches. Little flowers started to grow on those branches, then straight away, those flowers got big, and grapes grew from them, then those grapes got big.
Berean Amplified Bible — Genesis 40:10
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Genesis 40:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/בַ/גֶּ֖פֶן
שְׁלֹשָׁ֣ה
שָׂרִיגִ֑ם
וְ/הִ֤יא
כְ/פֹרַ֨חַת֙
עָלְתָ֣ה
נִצָּ֔/הּ
הִבְשִׁ֥ילוּ
אַשְׁכְּלֹתֶ֖י/הָ
עֲנָבִֽים
וּ/בַ/גֶּ֖פֶן
gephen
H1612
vine
Conj | Prep | N-cs
שְׁלֹשָׁ֣ה
shâlôwsh
H7969
three
Adj
שָׂרִיגִ֑ם
sârîyg
H8299
tendril
N-mp
וְ/הִ֤יא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Conj | Pron
כְ/פֹרַ֨חַת֙
pârach
H6524
to sprout
Prep | V-Qal
עָלְתָ֣ה
ʻâlâh
H5927
to ascend
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
נִצָּ֔/הּ
nêts
H5322
flower
N-ms | Suff
הִבְשִׁ֥ילוּ
bâshal
H1310
to boil
V-Hiphil-Perf-3cp
אַשְׁכְּלֹתֶ֖י/הָ
ʼeshkôwl
H811
cluster
N-mp | Suff
עֲנָבִֽים
ʻênâb
H6025
grape
N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 40:10
וּ/בַ/גֶּ֖פֶן
gephen
H1612
"vine"
Conj | Prep | N-cs
The Hebrew word for vine, often referring to Israel or prosperity, appears in the Bible as a symbol of God's people. It is also used to describe a grapevine. In the Bible, vines are often associated with abundance and fruitfulness.
Definition: 1) vine, vine tree 1a) of Israel (fig.) 1b) of stars fading at Jehovah's judgment (metaph.) 1c) of prosperity
Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: vine, tree. See also: Genesis 40:9; Isaiah 24:7; Psalms 78:47.
שְׁלֹשָׁ֣ה
shâlôwsh
H7969
"three"
Adj
This Hebrew word means three or thrice, and is used to describe quantities or repetitions in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including three, third, and thirteen.
Definition: 1) three, triad 1a) 3, 300, third Aramaic equivalent: te.lat (תְּלָת "three" H8532)
Usage: Occurs in 381 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] fork, [phrase] often(-times), third, thir(-teen, -teenth), three, [phrase] thrice. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:22; Joshua 1:11; 2 Kings 9:32.
שָׂרִיגִ֑ם
sârîyg
H8299
"tendril"
N-mp
This word refers to a tendril or branch, often describing a part of a plant that entwines or twines around something.
Definition: tendril, twig, branch
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: branch. See also: Genesis 40:10; Genesis 40:12; Joel 1:7.
וְ/הִ֤יא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Conj | Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
כְ/פֹרַ֨חַת֙
pârach
H6524
"to sprout"
Prep | V-Qal
This verb means to fly or bloom, describing something that spreads out or flourishes. It can also mean to break forth like a bud or to grow abundantly. It's used to picture flourishing or spreading out.
Definition: 1) to bud, sprout, shoot, bloom 1a) (Qal) to bud, sprout, send out shoots, blossom 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to bud or sprout 1b2) to show buds or sprouts
Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] abroad, [idiom] abundantly, blossom, break forth (out), bud, flourish, make fly, grow, spread, spring (up). See also: Genesis 40:10; Psalms 92:14; Psalms 72:7.
עָלְתָ֣ה
ʻâlâh
H5927
"to ascend"
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
To ascend means to go up or rise, like the smoke from an altar going up to God, as described in many Bible passages, including Leviticus and Psalms.
Definition: : rise/go 1) to go up, ascend, climb 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go up, ascend 1a2) to meet, visit, follow, depart, withdraw, retreat 1a3) to go up, come up (of animals) 1a4) to spring up, grow, shoot forth (of vegetation) 1a5) to go up, go up over, rise (of natural phenomenon) 1a6) to come up (before God) 1a7) to go up, go up over, extend (of boundary) 1a8) to excel, be superior to 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be taken up, be brought up, be taken away 1b2) to take oneself away 1b3) to be exalted 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to bring up, cause to ascend or climb, cause to go up 1c2) to bring up, bring against, take away 1c3) to bring up, draw up, train 1c4) to cause to ascend 1c5) to rouse, stir up (mentally) 1c6) to offer, bring up (of gifts) 1c7) to exalt 1c8) to cause to ascend, offer 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be carried away, be led up 1d2) to be taken up into, be inserted in 1d3) to be offered 1e) (Hithpael) to lift oneself
Usage: Occurs in 817 OT verses. KJV: arise (up), (cause to) ascend up, at once, break (the day) (up), bring (up), (cause to) burn, carry up, cast up, [phrase] shew, climb (up), (cause to, make to) come (up), cut off, dawn, depart, exalt, excel, fall, fetch up, get up, (make to) go (away, up); grow (over) increase, lay, leap, levy, lift (self) up, light, (make) up, [idiom] mention, mount up, offer, make to pay, [phrase] perfect, prefer, put (on), raise, recover, restore, (make to) rise (up), scale, set (up), shoot forth (up), (begin to) spring (up), stir up, take away (up), work. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 34:4; Joshua 7:6.
נִצָּ֔/הּ
nêts
H5322
"flower"
N-ms | Suff
The Hebrew word for hawk or falcon, also possibly referring to a flower due to its brightness. It describes a bird of prey, but the exact meaning is unknown. The word is used in the Bible to describe a swift and agile creature.
Definition: blossom
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: blossom, hawk. See also: Genesis 40:10; Deuteronomy 14:15; Job 39:26.
הִבְשִׁ֥ילוּ
bâshal
H1310
"to boil"
V-Hiphil-Perf-3cp
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to boil or cook something, like food in a pot. It can also mean to ripen, like fruit growing ripe on a tree.
Definition: 1) to boil, cook, bake, roast, ripen, grow ripe 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to boil, cook 1a2) to grow ripe, ripen 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to boil 1b2) to cook 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be boiled 1c2) to be sodden 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to ripen 1d2) ripen, brought to ripeness
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: bake, boil, bring forth, roast, seethe, sod (be sodden). See also: Genesis 40:10; 1 Samuel 2:15; Zechariah 14:21.
אַשְׁכְּלֹתֶ֖י/הָ
ʼeshkôwl
H811
"cluster"
N-mp | Suff
This word means a cluster of grapes or other fruit, like a bunch of flowers. It is used to describe a group of things that are clustered together, like grapes on a vine.
Definition: 1) cluster 1a) of grapes 1b) of flowers (metaphor of lover)
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: cluster (of grapes). See also: Genesis 40:10; Song of Solomon 1:14; Isaiah 65:8.
עֲנָבִֽים
ʻênâb
H6025
"grape"
N-mp
Enab refers to a grape or grapes in the Bible, and is also related to wine. It is a common term in the Old Testament.
Definition: grape(s)
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: (ripe) grape, wine. See also: Genesis 40:10; Deuteronomy 32:14; Isaiah 5:2.
Study Notes — Genesis 40:10
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Context — The Cupbearer and the Baker
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.”
9So the chief cupbearer told Joseph his dream: “In my dream there was a vine before me,
10and on the vine were three branches. As it budded, its blossoms opened and its clusters ripened into grapes.
11Pharaoh’s cup was in my hand, and I took the grapes, squeezed them into his cup, and placed the cup in his hand.” 12Joseph replied, “This is the interpretation: The three branches are three days.Genesis 40:10 Summary
[Genesis 40:10 describes a vine with three branches that budded, blossomed, and produced clusters of grapes, symbolizing the chief cupbearer's restoration to his position and the abundance that God brings into our lives. This reminds us that God is in control and can bring growth and fruitfulness into our lives, as seen in Psalm 128:3. Just as the vine needed time to bud and produce fruit, we must trust in God's timing and provision, as Jesus teaches in John 15:1-5. By trusting in God, we can, like the vine, be fruitful and abundant in our relationship with Him and with others.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the vine with three branches in Genesis 40:10?
The vine with three branches is a symbol of the chief cupbearer's restoration to his position, as interpreted by Joseph, with the three branches representing three days, as mentioned in Genesis 40:12. This dream is a reminder that God is in control of our lives and can restore us to our rightful place in His timing.
Why did the vine have blossoms and clusters of grapes in Genesis 40:10?
The blossoms and clusters of grapes on the vine represent the abundance and fruitfulness that God brings into our lives, as seen in Psalm 128:3, where it says, 'Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house.'
Is the vine in Genesis 40:10 a symbol of anything else in the Bible?
Yes, the vine is also a symbol of Jesus Christ, as mentioned in John 15:1, where He says, 'I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener.' This reinforces the idea that God is the one who brings growth and fruitfulness into our lives.
How does Genesis 40:10 relate to the overall story of Joseph?
Genesis 40:10 is part of the story of Joseph's time in prison, where he interprets the dreams of his fellow prisoners, including the chief cupbearer, demonstrating his trust in God's sovereignty and his ability to understand God's plans, as seen in Genesis 39:2-3 and Genesis 40:8.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust in God's timing and restoration, just like the chief cupbearer?
- How can I, like the vine in Genesis 40:10, be fruitful and abundant in my relationship with God and with others?
- What are some ways that I can, like Joseph, demonstrate my trust in God's sovereignty in the midst of challenging circumstances?
- How does the image of the vine with blossoms and clusters of grapes inspire me to cultivate a deeper relationship with God and to trust in His provision?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 40:10
And in the vine [were] three branches,.... Which shot out from the root or body of it: and it [was as] though it budded; the branches seemed to sprout out: [and] her blossoms shot forth; it knotted,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 40:10
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: And the clusters thereof brought forth ripe
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 40:10
Genesis 40:10 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:Ver. 10. It was as though it budded.] As though; for dreams are but the empty bubbles of the mind, children and tales of fancy, &c.
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 40:10
9–19. The Interpretation of their Dreams 10. it was as though it budded] Another rendering is “and as it budded, its blossoms shot forth.” But the rendering in the text is grammatically to be preferred. The dream combines, as it were, in a moment the successive stages, by which the vine first budded and blossomed, then brought forth grapes, the grapes ripened, and their juice was transformed into wine. Things will happen in a dream which do not admit of a scientific explanation.