Genesis 40:22

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

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

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

But the chief bread-maker was put to death by hanging, as Joseph had said.

Douay-Rheims 1899

The other he hanged on a gibbet, that the truth of the interpreter might be shewn.

Free Bible Version

But he hanged the chief baker just as Joseph had said when he interpreted their dreams.

Geneva Bible 1599

But he hanged the chiefe baker, as Ioseph had interpreted vnto them.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

One Unity Resource Bible

but he hanged the chief baker, as Joseph [May he add] had interpreted to them.

Translation for Translators

But he commanded that the chief baker should be killed by being hanged, just as Joseph had said would happen when he told the two men the meaning of their dreams.

Unlocked Literal Bible

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

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

but he hanged the chief baker, as Joseph had interpreted to them.

Young's Literal Translation

and the chief of the bakers he hath hanged, as Joseph hath interpreted to them;

Context

The Cupbearer and the Baker

²¹Pharaoh restored the chief cupbearer to his position, so that he once again placed the cup in Pharaoh’s hand. ²²But Pharaoh hanged the chief baker, just as Joseph had described to them in his interpretation.

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Summary

In Genesis 40:22, Joseph's interaction with the chief cupbearer reveals his faith in God's ability to interpret dreams. Despite the cupbearer's forgetfulness, Joseph remained steadfast in his trust in God's timing and plan for his life. This verse showcases Joseph's resilience and patience while waiting for God's promises to be fulfilled, serving as a reminder of the importance of perseverance and faith in the midst of uncertainty. Ultimately, Joseph's story in Genesis 40 points to God's sovereignty and faithfulness in orchestrating events for the good of His people, even in the face of setbacks and delays.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

But he hanged the chief baker,.... The is, he ordered him to be hanged; because, as the same Targum says, he consulted to kill him (Pharaoh): as Joseph had interpreted to them; the events as to both answered to the interpretation Joseph had given of their several dreams.

Genesis 40:22

The Cupbearer and the Baker

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Berean Standard Bible

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

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

But the chief bread-maker was put to death by hanging, as Joseph had said.

Douay-Rheims 1899

The other he hanged on a gibbet, that the truth of the interpreter might be shewn.

Free Bible Version

But he hanged the chief baker just as Joseph had said when he interpreted their dreams.

Geneva Bible 1599

But he hanged the chiefe baker, as Ioseph had interpreted vnto them.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

One Unity Resource Bible

but he hanged the chief baker, as Joseph [May he add] had interpreted to them.

Translation for Translators

But he commanded that the chief baker should be killed by being hanged, just as Joseph had said would happen when he told the two men the meaning of their dreams.

Unlocked Literal Bible

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

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

but he hanged the chief baker, as Joseph had interpreted to them.

Young's Literal Translation

and the chief of the bakers he hath hanged, as Joseph hath interpreted to them;