Genesis 41:10

Verse

Pharaoh was once angry with his servants, and he put me and the chief baker in the custody of the captain of the guard.

American Standard Version (1901)

Pharaoh was wroth with his servants, and put me in ward in the house of the captain of the guard, me and the chief baker:

Bible in Basic English

Pharaoh had been angry with his servants, and had put me in prison in the house of the captain of the army, together with the chief bread-maker;

Douay-Rheims 1899

The king being angry with his servants, commanded me and the chief baker to be cast into the prison of the captain of the soldiers:

Free Bible Version

“Your Majesty was angry with some of your officials and you imprisoned me in the house of the commander of the guard, along with the chief baker.

Geneva Bible 1599

Pharaoh being angrie with his seruantes, put me in ward in the chiefe stewards house, both me and the chiefe baker.

King James (Authorized) Version

Pharaoh was wroth with his servants, and put me in ward in the captain of the guard’s house, both me and the chief baker:

One Unity Resource Bible

Pharaoh was angry with his servants, and put me in custody in the house of the captain of the guard, me and the chief baker.

Translation for Translators

One time you were angry with two of us. So you put me and the chief baker in the prison in the house of the captain of the palace guards.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Pharaoh was angry with his servants, and put me in custody in the house of the captain of the guard, the chief baker and me.

Noah Webster Bible

Pharaoh was wroth with his servants, and put me in custody in the captain of the guard's house, both me, and the chief baker:

World English Bible

Pharaoh was angry with his servants, and put me in custody in the house of the captain of the guard, with the chief baker.

Young's Literal Translation

Pharaoh hath been wroth against his servants, and giveth me into charge in the house of the chief of the executioners, me and the chief of the bakers;

Context

The Dreams of Pharaoh

⁹Then the chief cupbearer said to Pharaoh, “Today I recall my failures.¹⁰Pharaoh was once angry with his servants, and he put me and the chief baker in the custody of the captain of the guard.¹¹One night both the chief baker and I had dreams, and each dream had its own meaning.

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Summary

In this verse, Pharaoh's chief cupbearer recalls his dream to Joseph while they were both in prison. This event sets the stage for Joseph's eventual rise to power and fulfillment of his own dreams. It showcases God's divine orchestration of events, using dreams as a means to reveal His plans and purposes. Joseph's ability to interpret dreams accurately demonstrates his God-given gift and wisdom, paving the way for his significant role in the unfolding of God's plan for the nation of Egypt.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Pharaoh was wroth with his servants,.... Not with all of them, but with the butler and the baker. Aben Ezra observes here, that Pharaoh was not the proper name of this king, but a title of office, and signifies the king; for it cannot be thought that the butler would use such freedom in his presence as to call him by his name: the true name of this prince, according to the eastern writers (f), was Rian ben Walid; others take him to be Aphophis, the third of the Hycsi, or pastor kings: but, according to Bishop Usher (g), his name was Mephramuthosis: and put me in ward in the captain of the guard's house: in consequence of his wrath and displeasure, for crimes really or supposed to be committed by him; and the captain of the guard's house was a prison, or at least there was a prison in it for such sort of offenders; and this was Potiphar's, Joseph's master's, house: both me and the chief baker; which explains who the officers were Pharaoh was wroth with, and who were for their offences committed to prison. (f) Juchasin, fol. 135. 2. (g) Annales Ver. Test. p. 14.