Genesis 40:6
Genesis 40:6 in Multiple Translations
When Joseph came to them in the morning, he saw that they were distraught.
And Joseph came in unto them in the morning, and looked upon them, and, behold, they were sad.
And Joseph came in unto them in the morning, and saw them, and, behold, they were sad.
And in the morning when Joseph came to them he saw that they were looking sad.
When Joseph arrived the next morning he noticed they both looked depressed.
And when Ioseph came in vnto them in the morning, and looked vpon them, beholde, they were sad.
And Joseph cometh in unto them in the morning, and seeth them, and lo, they [are] morose;
Joseph came in to them in the morning, and saw them, and saw that they were sad.
And Joseph came to them in the morning, and looked upon them, and behold, they were sad.
And when Joseph was come in to them in the morning, and saw them sad,
The next morning, when Joseph came to them, he saw that both of them were dejected/worried.
The next morning, Joseph went to those 2 men, like he always did. He looked at their faces, and he saw that they were sad and worried.
Berean Amplified Bible — Genesis 40:6
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Genesis 40:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
וַ/יָּבֹ֧א
אֲלֵי/הֶ֛ם
יוֹסֵ֖ף
בַּ/בֹּ֑קֶר
וַ/יַּ֣רְא
אֹתָ֔/ם
וְ/הִנָּ֖/ם
זֹעֲפִֽים
וַ/יָּבֹ֧א
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֲלֵי/הֶ֛ם
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep | Suff
יוֹסֵ֖ף
Yôwçêph
H3130
Joseph
N-proper
בַּ/בֹּ֑קֶר
bôqer
H1242
morning
Prep | N-ms
וַ/יַּ֣רְא
râʼâh
H7200
Provider
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֹתָ֔/ם
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
וְ/הִנָּ֖/ם
hên
H2005
look!
Conj | Part | Suff
זֹעֲפִֽים
zâʻaph
H2196
to enrage
V-Qal
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 40:6
וַ/יָּבֹ֧א
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
אֲלֵי/הֶ֛ם
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
יוֹסֵ֖ף
Yôwçêph
H3130
"Joseph"
N-proper
Joseph means Jehovah has added, a name given to several Israelites, including the son of Jacob and Rachel. Joseph was a significant figure in the book of Genesis and the story of his brothers. He became a leader in Egypt.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.14 § Joseph = "Jehovah has added" 1) the eldest son of Jacob by Rachel 2) father of Igal, who represented the tribe of Issachar among the spies 3) a son of Asaph 4) a man who took a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 5) a priest of the family of Shebaniah in the time of Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 193 OT verses. KJV: Joseph. Compare H3084 (יְהוֹסֵף). See also: Genesis 30:24; Genesis 47:5; Psalms 77:16.
בַּ/בֹּ֑קֶר
bôqer
H1242
"morning"
Prep | N-ms
The break of day or morning, a time of new beginnings, as in the morning sacrifices in Exodus 29:39 or the resurrection of Jesus on the first day of the week in John 20:1.
Definition: 1) morning, break of day 1a) morning 1a1) of end of night 1a2) of coming of daylight 1a3) of coming of sunrise 1a4) of beginning of day 1a5) of bright joy after night of distress (fig.) 1b) morrow, next day, next morning
Usage: Occurs in 189 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase]) day, early, morning, morrow. See also: Genesis 1:5; 1 Samuel 11:11; Psalms 5:4.
וַ/יַּ֣רְא
râʼâh
H7200
"Provider"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for provider means to see or look after, and is used to describe God's care for his people. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible, including in Genesis and other books.
Definition: (Lord will) Provide, cause to be seen. This name means to see, look at, inspect, look after
Usage: Occurs in 1206 OT verses. KJV: advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 41:41; Exodus 33:13.
אֹתָ֔/ם
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
וְ/הִנָּ֖/ם
hên
H2005
"look!"
Conj | Part | Suff
An expression meaning look or behold, used to get someone's attention, like in the prophet Isaiah's writings. It can also express surprise or introduce a hypothetical situation.
Definition: interj 1) behold, lo, though hypothetical part 2) if Aramaic equivalent: hen (הֵן "look!" H2006A)
Usage: Occurs in 311 OT verses. KJV: behold, if, lo, though. See also: Genesis 3:22; Job 2:6; Psalms 51:7.
זֹעֲפִֽים
zâʻaph
H2196
"to enrage"
V-Qal
This Hebrew word means to become enraged or angry, like boiling water. In 1 Samuel 18:8, it is used to describe how King Saul became angry with David. It can also mean to be sad or troubled, but often it is about being very upset or angry.
Definition: 1) to fret, be sad, be wroth, be vexed, be enraged, be out of humour 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be out of humour 1a2) to be enraged, be angry 2) (Qal) 2a) to appear perplexed, appear troubled 2b) to be sad-looking
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: fret, sad, worse liking, be wroth. See also: Genesis 40:6; Proverbs 19:3; Daniel 1:10.
Study Notes — Genesis 40:6
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- Genesis 40:6 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Genesis 40:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 40:6
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 40:6
- Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 40:6
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 40:6
- Cambridge Bible on Genesis 40:6
- Sermons on Genesis 40:6
Context — The Cupbearer and the Baker
4The captain of the guard assigned them to Joseph, and he became their personal attendant. After they had been in custody for some time,
5both of these men—the Egyptian king’s cupbearer and baker, who were being held in the prison—had a dream on the same night, and each dream had its own meaning.
6When Joseph came to them in the morning, he saw that they were distraught.
7So he asked the officials of Pharaoh who were in custody with him in his master’s house, “Why are your faces so downcast today?” 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.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Genesis 41:8 | In the morning his spirit was troubled, so he summoned all the magicians and wise men of Egypt. Pharaoh told them his dreams, but no one could interpret them for him. |
| 2 | Daniel 2:1–3 | In the second year of his reign, Nebuchadnezzar had dreams that troubled his spirit, and sleep escaped him. So the king gave orders to summon the magicians, enchanters, sorcerers, and astrologers to explain his dreams. When they came and stood before the king, he said to them, “I have had a dream, and my spirit is anxious to understand it.” |
| 3 | Genesis 40:8 | “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.” |
| 4 | Daniel 5:6 | his face grew pale and his thoughts so alarmed him that his hips gave way and his knees knocked together. |
| 5 | Daniel 8:27 | I, Daniel, was exhausted and lay ill for days. Then I got up and went about the king’s business. I was confounded by the vision; it was beyond understanding. |
| 6 | Daniel 4:5 | I had a dream, and it frightened me; while in my bed, the images and visions in my mind alarmed me. |
| 7 | Daniel 7:28 | Thus ends the matter. As for me, Daniel, my thoughts troubled me greatly, and my face turned pale. But I kept the matter to myself.” |
Genesis 40:6 Summary
Genesis 40:6 tells us that when Joseph came to the cupbearer and baker in the morning, he saw that they were distraught, meaning they were very upset and troubled. This was because they had dreams that they could not understand, and this lack of understanding was causing them distress. Joseph's response to them shows that he trusted in God's wisdom and sovereignty, and we can learn from his example to trust in God during difficult times (as in Proverbs 3:5-6). By trusting in God, we can find comfort and peace, even in the midst of trouble, just as it says in Psalm 34:17-18.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why were the cupbearer and baker distraught in Genesis 40:6?
The cupbearer and baker were distraught because they had dreams that they could not interpret, and this lack of understanding was causing them distress, as seen in Genesis 40:8 where they reply to Joseph that they had dreams but no one to interpret them.
What does it mean that Joseph saw they were distraught in Genesis 40:6?
When Joseph saw that the cupbearer and baker were distraught, it means he noticed their sad and troubled facial expressions, which led him to ask why they were so downcast, as mentioned in Genesis 40:7.
How does Joseph's response to the cupbearer and baker relate to his faith?
Joseph's response to the cupbearer and baker demonstrates his faith in God, as he tells them that interpretations belong to God, showing his trust in God's sovereignty and wisdom, similar to what is expressed in Proverbs 3:5-6 where it says to trust in the Lord with all your heart.
What can we learn from Joseph's interaction with the cupbearer and baker in Genesis 40:6-8?
We can learn from Joseph's interaction that having a strong faith and trust in God can help us navigate difficult situations and provide comfort to those around us, as seen in Psalm 34:17-18 where it says the Lord is near to the brokenhearted.
Reflection Questions
- What are some times in my life when I have felt distraught or troubled, and how did I respond to those situations?
- How can I, like Joseph, demonstrate my faith in God to those around me, even in difficult circumstances?
- What are some ways that I can trust in God's sovereignty and wisdom, just as Joseph did when interpreting the dreams of the cupbearer and baker?
- How can I use my experiences and faith to comfort and support those around me who may be going through difficult times?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 40:6
And Joseph came in unto them in the morning,.... For though Joseph and they were in the same prison, yet not in the same ward.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 40:6
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. They dreamed a dream.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 40:6
Perplexed and terrified both, because they perceived the dream was extraordinary and sent from God; compare ; and because they understood not the meaning of it.
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 40:6
Genesis 40:6 And Joseph came in unto them in the morning, and looked upon them, and, behold, they [were] sad.Ver. 6. And, behold, they were sad.] Or, Angry; and yet knew not how to help themselves. But carnal men digest their passions, as horses do their choler, by chewing on the bit. Pope Boniface being kept prisoner by Cardinal Columnus, tore his own flesh with his own teeth, and died raving. Bajazet, the great Turk, could not be pacified in three days, after he was taken by Tamerlane; but, as a desperate man, still sought after death, and called for it. Vivere noluit, mori nesciit; as it is said of that bishop of Salisbury, prisoner in King Stephen’ s days. Revius. Turk. Hist., fol. 220. Roger, Bishop of Salisbury.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 40:6
Verse 6. They were sad.] They concluded that their dreams portended something of great importance, but they could not tell what.
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 40:6
6. sad] Gloomy and depressed, the word rendered “worse liking” in Daniel 1:10. There was a general belief in dreams, as a means of conveying supernatural information. In the case of these two officers, their anxiety as to their fate added to the desire to learn the meaning of the strange dreams which had so deeply impressed them. The coincidence in time and the general resemblance between the two dreams could not be accidental.
Sermons on Genesis 40:6
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Spirit and Soul by Watchman Nee | Watchman Nee emphasizes the necessity for believers to recognize their spirit, as it is the primary means through which God communicates with humanity. He explains that many Christ |
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Nebuchadnezzars Dream by Peter Bisset | In this sermon, the preacher draws parallels between the story of Daniel and the plight of sinners who are under the sentence of death. He emphasizes that it doesn't matter what me |
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God's Provision for the Children of Israel by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses the provision of God for the children of Israel as they journeyed through the wilderness. He begins by highlighting the contrasting rea |
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(Genesis) Genesis 40:1-8 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the story of Joseph in the book of Genesis. Joseph is in prison and is put in charge of two men, the butler and the baker, who have offended |
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Waiting in the Will of God by Shane Idleman | Shane Idleman emphasizes the importance of waiting in the will of God, using Joseph's story as a powerful example of enduring trials and delays. He highlights that waiting often in |
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(Daniel) Antiochus and Antichrist by David Guzik | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the vision of Daniel in chapter 8 of the Bible. The vision reveals the rise and fall of four world empires: Babylon, Medo-Persia, Greece, and |
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The Wearing Down of the Saints by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the issue of people waiting in line to be prayed for and seeking a touch or word from a man instead of seeking God directly. The speaker refer |