Genesis 40:2
Genesis 40:2 in Multiple Translations
Pharaoh was angry with his two officers, the chief cupbearer and the chief baker,
And Pharaoh was wroth against two of his officers, against the chief of the butlers, and against the chief of the bakers.
And Pharaoh was wroth against his two officers, against the chief of the butlers, and against the chief of the bakers.
And Pharaoh was angry with his two servants, with the chief wine-servant and the chief bread-maker;
Pharaoh was angry with these two royal officials—the chief cupbearer and chief baker—
And Pharaoh was angrie against his two officers, against the chiefe butler, and against the chiefe baker.
and Pharaoh is wroth against his two eunuchs, against the chief of the butlers, and against the chief of the bakers,
Pharaoh was angry with his two officers, the chief cup bearer and the chief baker.
And Pharaoh was wroth with two of his officers, with the chief of the butlers, and with the chief of the bakers.
And Pharao being angry with them (now the one was chief butler, the other chief baker)
The king became angry with both of them.
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Genesis 40:2 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּקְצֹ֣ף
פַּרְעֹ֔ה
עַ֖ל
שְׁנֵ֣י
סָרִיסָ֑י/ו
עַ֚ל
שַׂ֣ר
הַ/מַּשְׁקִ֔ים
וְ/עַ֖ל
שַׂ֥ר
הָ/אוֹפִֽים
וַ/יִּקְצֹ֣ף
qâtsaph
H7107
be angry
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
פַּרְעֹ֔ה
Parʻôh
H6547
Pharaoh
N-proper
עַ֖ל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
שְׁנֵ֣י
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Adj
סָרִיסָ֑י/ו
çârîyç
H5631
eunuch
N-mp | Suff
עַ֚ל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
שַׂ֣ר
sar
H8269
ruler
N-ms
הַ/מַּשְׁקִ֔ים
mashqeh
H4945
cupbearer
Art | N-mp
וְ/עַ֖ל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Conj | Prep
שַׂ֥ר
sar
H8269
ruler
N-ms
הָ/אוֹפִֽים
ʼâphâh
H644
to bake
Art | V-Qal
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 40:2
וַ/יִּקְצֹ֣ף
qâtsaph
H7107
"be angry"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to be angry or furious, like God's wrath in Psalm 2:12. It describes intense rage or displeasure, often used to warn against provoking God's anger. This word appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) to be displeased, be angry, fret oneself, be wroth 1a) (Qal) to be wroth, to be full of wrath, to be furious 1b) (Hiphil) to provoke to wrath or anger 1c) (Hithpael) to put oneself in a rage, anger oneself Aramaic equivalent: qe.tsaph (קְצַף "be angry" H7108)
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: (be) anger(-ry), displease, fret self, (provoke to) wrath (come), be wroth. See also: Genesis 40:2; Esther 1:12; Psalms 106:32.
פַּרְעֹ֔ה
Parʻôh
H6547
"Pharaoh"
N-proper
In the Bible, Pharaoh refers to the king of Egypt, a powerful leader with great authority. The word is used in many passages, including Genesis 12:15 and Exodus 1:9, to describe the ruler of Egypt. It is a title of respect and power.
Definition: A man of the Egyptians living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.23.29; also called Pharaoh at 2Ki.23.35 etc.; Another name of ne.kho (נְכוֹ "Neco" H5224G) § Pharaoh = "great house" the common title of the king of Egypt
Usage: Occurs in 230 OT verses. KJV: Pharaoh. See also: Genesis 12:15; Exodus 6:29; 2 Kings 23:35.
עַ֖ל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
שְׁנֵ֣י
shᵉnayim
H8147
"two"
Adj
The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.
Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)
Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.
סָרִיסָ֑י/ו
çârîyç
H5631
"eunuch"
N-mp | Suff
A eunuch was a high-ranking official in a royal court, often in charge of the female apartments. This word is used in the Bible to describe important ministers of state. In the book of Acts, the Ethiopian eunuch was a prominent official who met Philip and became a Christian.
Definition: official, eunuch
Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: chamberlain, eunuch, officer. Compare H7249 (רַב־סָרִיס). See also: Genesis 37:36; Esther 2:21; Isaiah 39:7.
עַ֚ל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
שַׂ֣ר
sar
H8269
"ruler"
N-ms
A leader or person in charge, like a prince or captain, as seen in the Bible with King David and other rulers.
Definition: 1) prince, ruler, leader, chief, chieftain, official, captain 1a) chieftain, leader 1b) vassal, noble, official (under king) 1c) captain, general, commander (military) 1d) chief, head, overseer (of other official classes) 1e) heads, princes (of religious office) 1f) elders (of representative leaders of people) 1g) merchant-princes (of rank and dignity) 1h) patron-angel 1i) Ruler of rulers (of God) 1j) warden
Usage: Occurs in 368 OT verses. KJV: captain (that had rule), chief (captain), general, governor, keeper, lord,(-task-)master, prince(-ipal), ruler, steward. See also: Genesis 12:15; 1 Kings 22:32; 2 Chronicles 32:21.
הַ/מַּשְׁקִ֔ים
mashqeh
H4945
"cupbearer"
Art | N-mp
In the original Hebrew, this word means to give drink or water, and can also refer to a butler or cupbearer. In the Bible, it appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah, often describing a well-watered region or a person who serves drinks.
Definition: butler, cup-bearer
Usage: Occurs in 18 OT verses. KJV: butler(-ship), cupbearer, drink(-ing), fat pasture, watered. See also: Genesis 13:10; Genesis 41:9; Isaiah 32:6.
וְ/עַ֖ל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Conj | Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
שַׂ֥ר
sar
H8269
"ruler"
N-ms
A leader or person in charge, like a prince or captain, as seen in the Bible with King David and other rulers.
Definition: 1) prince, ruler, leader, chief, chieftain, official, captain 1a) chieftain, leader 1b) vassal, noble, official (under king) 1c) captain, general, commander (military) 1d) chief, head, overseer (of other official classes) 1e) heads, princes (of religious office) 1f) elders (of representative leaders of people) 1g) merchant-princes (of rank and dignity) 1h) patron-angel 1i) Ruler of rulers (of God) 1j) warden
Usage: Occurs in 368 OT verses. KJV: captain (that had rule), chief (captain), general, governor, keeper, lord,(-task-)master, prince(-ipal), ruler, steward. See also: Genesis 12:15; 1 Kings 22:32; 2 Chronicles 32:21.
הָ/אוֹפִֽים
ʼâphâh
H644
"to bake"
Art | V-Qal
This Hebrew word means to bake or cook, like making bread. It's used in descriptions of food and meals, like in Leviticus and Ezekiel, and refers to the work of a baker.
Definition: 1) to bake 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to bake 1a2) (subst) baker 1b) (Niphal) to be baked, baked
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: bake(-r, (-meats)). See also: Genesis 19:3; Leviticus 7:9; Isaiah 44:15.
Study Notes — Genesis 40:2
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Context — The Cupbearer and the Baker
1Some time later, the king’s cupbearer and baker offended their master, the king of Egypt.
2Pharaoh was angry with his two officers, the chief cupbearer and the chief baker,
3and imprisoned them in the house of the captain of the guard, the same prison where Joseph was confined. 4The captain of the guard assigned them to Joseph, and he became their personal attendant. After they had been in custody for some time,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Proverbs 16:14 | The wrath of a king is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it. |
| 2 | Proverbs 19:12 | A king’s rage is like the roar of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass. |
| 3 | Psalms 76:10 | Even the wrath of man shall praise You; with the survivors of wrath You will clothe Yourself. |
| 4 | Acts 12:20 | Now Herod was in a furious dispute with the people of Tyre and Sidon, and they convened before him. Having secured the support of Blastus, the king’s chamberlain, they asked for peace, because their region depended on the king’s country for food. |
| 5 | Proverbs 19:19 | A man of great anger must pay the penalty; if you rescue him, you will have to do so again. |
| 6 | Proverbs 27:4 | Wrath is cruel and anger is like a flood, but who can withstand jealousy? |
| 7 | 1 Chronicles 27:27 | Shimei the Ramathite was in charge of the vineyards. Zabdi the Shiphmite was in charge of the produce of the vineyards for the wine vats. |
Genesis 40:2 Summary
This verse tells us that Pharaoh, the king of Egypt, was angry with two of his important officials, the chief cupbearer and the chief baker. They had done something to offend him, and as a result, they were put in prison, as seen in Genesis 40:3. This shows us that even people in high positions can make mistakes and face consequences, just like anyone else, as mentioned in Romans 2:11. It also sets the stage for Joseph's story to continue, as he will soon meet these two men in prison and have an opportunity to serve them, with God's guidance and provision, as seen in Genesis 39:21 and Genesis 40:4.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was Pharaoh angry with his two officers?
Pharaoh was angry with the chief cupbearer and the chief baker because they had offended him, as mentioned in Genesis 40:1, although the specific offense is not stated, it led to their imprisonment as seen in Genesis 40:3.
What were the roles of the chief cupbearer and the chief baker?
The chief cupbearer and the chief baker were high-ranking officials in Pharaoh's court, responsible for overseeing the king's food and drink, similar to the roles described in Nehemiah 1:11 and 1 Samuel 8:15.
How does this verse relate to Joseph's story?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of Joseph's life in Egypt, as it sets the stage for Joseph's interaction with the cupbearer and baker in Genesis 40:3-4, ultimately leading to his interpretation of their dreams and his rise to prominence in Genesis 41:1-57.
What can we learn from Pharaoh's anger in this verse?
Pharaoh's anger in this verse demonstrates the volatile nature of human leaders and the importance of trusting in God's sovereignty, as expressed in Proverbs 21:1 and Romans 13:1-2, rather than relying on human authority or position.
Reflection Questions
- How do I respond when faced with the anger or displeasure of those in authority over me?
- In what ways can I, like Joseph, use my circumstances to serve and minister to those around me, even in difficult situations?
- What are some ways that God might be using the challenges and conflicts in my life to prepare me for greater service and responsibility, as He did with Joseph?
- How can I cultivate a deeper trust in God's sovereignty and providence, especially when faced with unpredictable and potentially threatening circumstances?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 40:2
And Pharaoh was wroth against two [of] his officers,.... The same above mentioned: against the chief of the butlers, and against the chief of the bakers; for as there were several butlers and bakers
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 40:2
And Pharaoh was wroth against two of his officers, against the chief of the butlers, and against the chief of the bakers.
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 40:2
Genesis 40:2 And Pharaoh was wroth against two [of] his officers, against the chief of the butlers, and against the chief of the bakers.Ver. 2. And Pharaoh was wroth, &c.] That had been enough to have broke their hearts: as a frown from Augustus did Cornelius Gallus; and another from Queen Elizabeth did Lord Chancellor Hatton. “ Ut mala nulla feram, nisi nudam Caesaris iram Nuda parum nobis Caesaris ira mali est? ” saith Ovid. And again, “ Omne trahit secum, Caesaris ira, malum. ” Carmd., Elis., fol. 406.
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 40:2
2. his … officers] Lit. “his eunuchs”; see note on Genesis 37:36.
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Praying in Times of Crises by Kevin Meador | Kevin Meador preaches on seeking God in the midst of a crisis, emphasizing the importance of realizing our helplessness, committing ourselves to seeking the Lord, focusing on God's |
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Dauntless Faith by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the concept of 'Dauntless Faith' in his sermon, drawing from Acts 18:10, where God assures Paul of His protection while he carries out His work in Corinth. |
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Esther, the Power of Divine Providence by Walter Beuttler | Walter Beuttler preaches on the power of God's providence as seen in the Book of Esther, where God's hand is evident despite His name not being mentioned. The sermon emphasizes how |
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Manually Controlled by Miles J. Stanford | Miles J. Stanford preaches about the sovereignty of God, emphasizing that despite the world's evil and rebellion, God's rule remains absolute, bringing relief and rest to the Chris |
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Exposition on Psalm 77 by St. Augustine | St. Augustine preaches about the Psalms, interpreting the congregation as those who leap over to reach Christ Jesus, emphasizing the importance of seeking God for Himself and not j |
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Perfect Security by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen emphasizes that as children of an Almighty Father, we should not live in fear or anxiety, as doing so undermines our faith in His care and power. He illustrates this wit |
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For It Was Brought About of God. by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes that the revolt against the young king, though appearing to be a mistake driven by human folly, was ultimately orchestrated by God to fulfill His divine purpo |