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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Jail</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/j/jail.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/acts/4-3.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/j/jail.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Jail</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/naves/j/jahziel--general_scriptures_concerning.htm" title="Jahziel: General Scriptures Concerning">&#9668;</a> Jail <a href="/topical/j/jailer.htm" title="Jailer">&#9658;</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#web" title="Webster's Dictionary">Webster's</a> &#8226; <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> &#8226; <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> &#8226; <a href="#grk" title="Strong's Greek Concordance">Greek</a> &#8226; <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> &#8226; <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> &#8226; <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> &#8226; <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div><b>Definition and Context:</b> <br>In biblical times, a jail was a place of confinement for individuals awaiting trial or punishment. The concept of imprisonment is present throughout the Bible, serving as both a literal and metaphorical element in the narrative of God's people. Jails were often rudimentary, consisting of pits, dungeons, or guarded rooms within a larger structure.<br><br><b>Old Testament References:</b> <br>The Old Testament provides several instances of imprisonment. One notable example is Joseph, who was unjustly imprisoned in Egypt. <a href="/genesis/39-20.htm">Genesis 39:20</a> states, "So Joseph&#8217;s master took him and had him thrown into the prison where the king&#8217;s prisoners were confined. So Joseph was there in the prison." Despite his circumstances, Joseph found favor with God, who used his time in jail to elevate him to a position of power.<br><br>Another significant mention is the prophet Jeremiah, who was imprisoned for prophesying against Jerusalem. <a href="/jeremiah/37-15.htm">Jeremiah 37:15-16</a> records, "The officials were angry with Jeremiah, and they beat him and put him in jail in the house of Jonathan the scribe, for it had been made into a prison. So Jeremiah went into a cell in the dungeon and remained there a long time."<br><br><b>New Testament References:</b> <br>The New Testament also contains numerous accounts of imprisonment, often involving the apostles and early Christians. The Apostle Paul frequently found himself in jail due to his missionary activities. In <a href="/acts/16-23.htm">Acts 16:23-24</a>, Paul and Silas were imprisoned in Philippi: "And after striking them with many blows, they threw them into prison and ordered the jailer to guard them securely. On receiving this order, he placed them in the inner cell and fastened their feet in the stocks."<br><br>The imprisonment of Peter is another key event, highlighting the power of prayer and divine intervention. <a href="/acts/12-5.htm">Acts 12:5-7</a> describes, "So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was fervently praying to God for him. On the night before Herod was to bring him to trial, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, with sentries standing guard at the entrance to the prison. Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared, and a light shone in the cell. He tapped Peter on the side and woke him up, saying, 'Get up quickly!' And the chains fell off his wrists."<br><br><b>Symbolism and Themes:</b> <br>Jail in the Bible often symbolizes spiritual bondage and the trials faced by believers. It serves as a backdrop for demonstrating God's power to deliver and redeem. The accounts of imprisonment highlight themes of faith, perseverance, and divine intervention. They remind believers of the importance of maintaining faith in God's promises, even in the face of adversity.<br><br><b>Theological Implications:</b> <br>The accounts of imprisonment in the Bible underscore the reality of suffering and persecution for righteousness' sake. They illustrate the cost of discipleship and the call to remain steadfast in faith. The deliverance of biblical figures from jail serves as a testament to God's sovereignty and His ability to work through difficult circumstances for His purposes.<br><br><b>Practical Application:</b> <br>Believers are encouraged to draw strength from the examples of those who endured imprisonment for their faith. The accounts of Joseph, Jeremiah, Paul, and Peter serve as reminders of God's faithfulness and the power of prayer. Christians are called to support those who suffer for their beliefs and to trust in God's ultimate deliverance and justice.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>n.</I>) A kind of prison; a building for the confinement of persons held in lawful custody, especially for minor offenses or with reference to some future judicial proceeding.<p>2. (<I>v. t.</I>) To imprison.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/4887.htm"><span class="l">4887. sundeo -- to bind together</span></a> <br><b>...</b> prisoners in chains. Cognate: 4887 -- properly, to bind (closely) together,<br> like prisoners are in <b>jail</b>. See 4886 (). Word Origin <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4887.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/3612.htm"><span class="l">3612. oikema -- a dwelling</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Word Origin from oikeo Definition a dwelling NASB Word Usage cell (1). prison cell.<br> From oikeo; a tenement, ie (specially), a <b>jail</b> -- prison. see GREEK oikeo. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3612.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/5084.htm"><span class="l">5084. teresis -- a watching, hence imprisonment, a keeping</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 18.]. Word Origin from tereo Definition a watching, hence imprisonment,<br> a keeping NASB Word Usage <b>jail</b> (2), keeping (1). hold. From <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5084.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/4929.htm"><span class="l">4929. mishmar -- place of confinement, <b>jail</b>, prison, guard, watch <b>...</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> mishmar. 4930 . place of confinement, <b>jail</b>, prison, guard, watch, observance.<br> Transliteration: mishmar Phonetic Spelling: (mish-mawr&#39;) Short Definition: guard <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/4929.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/5470.htm"><span class="l">5470. sohar -- perhaps roundness</span></a><br><b>...</b> 5469, 5470. sohar. 5471 . perhaps roundness. Transliteration: sohar Phonetic<br> Spelling: (so&#39;-har) Short Definition: <b>jail</b>. Word Origin <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5470.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/4307.htm"><span class="l">4307. mattara -- a guard, ward, prison, target, mark</span></a><br><b>...</b> mark, prison. Or mattarah {mat-taw-raw&#39;}; from natar; a <b>jail</b> (as a guard-house);<br> also an aim (as being closely watched) -- mark, prison. see HEBREW natar. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/4307.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/6495.htm"><span class="l">6495. peqach-qoach -- an opening</span></a><br><b>...</b> opening of the prison. From paqach redoubled; opening (of a dungeon), ie <b>Jail</b>-delivery<br> (figuratively, salvation for sin) -- opening of the prison. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/6495.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/612.htm"><span class="l">612. esur -- a band, bond</span></a><br><b>...</b> Definition: bonds. Word Origin from asar Definition a band, bond NASB Word<br> Usage bonds (1), chains (1), <b>jail</b>* (1). band, prison. From <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/612.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm"><span class="l">1004. bayith -- a house</span></a><br><b>...</b> 125), household was inside (1), households (73), houses (101), houses while house<br> (1), inner (2), inside* (13), inward (5), inward* (1), <b>jail</b>* (6), jailer* (3 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/1004.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/smith/the_life_of_william_carey/chapter_vii_calcutta_and_the.htm"><span class="l">Calcutta and the Mission Centres from Delhi to Amboyna</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Birmingham. The first is about a mile south of the city; at nearly the same<br> distance are the public <b>jail</b> and the general hospital. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../smith/the life of william carey/chapter vii calcutta and the.htm</font><p><a href="/library/bunyan/the_works_of_john_bunyan_volumes_1-3/a_defence_of_the_doctrine.htm"><span class="l">A Defence of the Doctrine of Justification, by Faith in Jesus <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Bunyan was at that time suffering his tedious imprisonment for conscience sake in<br> Bedford <b>jail</b>; and having refused to expatriate himself, was in daily fear <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../bunyan/the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/a defence of the doctrine.htm</font><p><a href="/library/chidley/fifty-two_story_talks_to_boys_and_girls/christ_and_the_dog.htm"><span class="l">Christ and the Dog</span></a> <br><b>...</b> There is a jailer in Chicago who, when a man has served his term in <b>jail</b>, gives<br> him a letter of recommendation so that he can get a job. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chidley/fifty-two story talks to boys and girls/christ and the dog.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/exposition_on_the_book_of_psalms/psalm_lxxvii.htm"><span class="l">Psalm LXXVII.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> If a <b>jail</b> be the cause of tribulation, thou seekest to get forth from <b>jail</b>: if fever<br> be the cause of tribulation, thou seekest health: if hunger be the cause <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm lxxvii.htm</font><p><a href="/library/gordon/quiet_talks_on_johns_gospel/how_we_dont_get_in.htm"><span class="l">How we Don&#39;t Get In, and How we Do.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Rather striking that; intensely significant for us moderns. Peter hadn&#39;t<br> enough influence with the authorities to keep out of <b>jail</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../gordon/quiet talks on johns gospel/how we dont get in.htm</font><p><a href="/library/killen/the_ancient_church/chapter_vi_the_introduction_of.htm"><span class="l">The Introduction of the Gospel into Europe, and the Ministry of <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them.&quot;<br> [94:2] What must have been the wonder of the other inmates of the <b>jail</b>, as these <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../killen/the ancient church/chapter vi the introduction of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/bunyan/grace_abounding_to_the_chief_of_sinners/a_relation_of_my_imprisonment.htm"><span class="l">A Relation of My Imprisonment in the Month of November 1660</span></a> <br><b>...</b> meetings. Bun. I said, It may be so. Then he wished me to get sureties to<br> be bound for me, or else he would send me to the <b>jail</b>. My <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../grace abounding to the chief of sinners/a relation of my imprisonment.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_k/goodness_in_a_dungeon.htm"><span class="l">Goodness in a Dungeon</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Paul the prisoner, John in Patmos, Bunyan in Bedford <b>jail</b>, George Fox in Lancaster<br> Castle, Rutherford in Aberdeen, and many more, have found the Lord with them <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture k/goodness in a dungeon.htm</font><p><a href="/library/bunyan/the_works_of_john_bunyan_volumes_1-3/a_relaton_of_the_imprisonment.htm"><span class="l">A Relaton of the Imprisonment of Mr. John Bunyan, Minister of the <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> meetings. Bun. I said, it may be so. Then he wished me to get sureties to<br> be bound for me, or else he would send me to the <b>jail</b>. My <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../bunyan/the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/a relaton of the imprisonment.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_the_acts/the_riot_at_philippi.htm"><span class="l">The Riot at Philippi</span></a> <br><b>...</b> requirement of safe keeping too leniently. One would not look for much human<br> kindness in a Philippian <b>jail</b>. So it was natural that <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture the acts/the riot at philippi.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/j/jail.htm"><span class="l"><b>Jail</b> (15 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Jail</b> (15 Occurrences). <b>...</b> (See NAS NIV). Acts 5:18 and laid<br> hands upon the Apostles, and put them into the public <b>jail</b>. (WEY NAS NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/jail.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/jailer.htm"><span class="l">Jailer (8 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> and power. Noah Webster's Dictionary. (n.) The keeper of a <b>jail</b> or prison.<br> Multi-Version Concordance Jailer (8 Occurrences). Acts <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/jailer.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/jug.htm"><span class="l">Jug (11 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> one side. 2. (n.) A pitcher; a ewer. 3. (n.) A prison; a <b>jail</b>; a lockup.<br> 4. (vt <b>...</b> a hare. 5. (vt) To commit to <b>jail</b>; to imprison. 6. (vi <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/jug.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/q/quite.htm"><span class="l">Quite (55 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (WEY). Acts 5:23 saying, &quot;The <b>jail</b> we found quite safely locked, and the warders<br> were on guard at the doors, but upon going in we found no one there.&quot; (WEY NAS) <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/q/quite.htm - 22k</font><p><a href="/topical/k/killing.htm"><span class="l">Killing (41 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Acts 16:27 Starting up from sleep and seeing the doors of the <b>jail</b> wide open, the<br> jailer drew his sword and was on the point of killing himself, supposing that <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/k/killing.htm - 19k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/jah'zi-el.htm"><span class="l">Jah'zi-el (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br>Jah'zi-el. Jahziel, Jah'zi-el. <b>Jail</b> . Multi-Version Concordance Jah'zi-el<br> (1 Occurrence). <b>...</b> (See RSV). Jahziel, Jah'zi-el. <b>Jail</b> . Reference Bible. <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/jah'zi-el.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/lock.htm"><span class="l">Lock (6 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (vt) To prevent ingress or access to, or exit from, by fastening the lock or locks<br> of; -- often with up; as, to lock or lock up, a house, <b>jail</b>, room, trunk. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/lock.htm - 11k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/lodged.htm"><span class="l">Lodged (35 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Acts 12:4 He had him arrested and lodged in <b>jail</b>, handing him over to the care of<br> sixteen soldiers; and intended after the Passover to bring him out again to <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/lodged.htm - 16k</font><p><a href="/topical/w/warders.htm"><span class="l">Warders (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Acts 5:23 saying, &quot;The <b>jail</b> we found quite safely locked, and the warders were on<br> guard at the doors, but upon going in we found no one there.&quot; (WEY). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/warders.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/w/wide.htm"><span class="l">Wide (206 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Acts 16:27 Starting up from sleep and seeing the doors of the <b>jail</b> wide open, the<br> jailer drew his sword and was on the point of killing himself, supposing that <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/wide.htm - 37k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-jail-prison.html">What does the Bible say about being in jail or prison? &#124; GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/John-Bunyan.html">Who was John Bunyan? &#124; GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Book-of-Common-Prayer.html">What is the Book of Common Prayer? &#124; GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/jail.htm">Jail: Dictionary and Thesaurus &#124; Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> &#8226; <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> &#8226; <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> &#8226; <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> &#8226; <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Jail (15 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/4-3.htm">Acts 4:3</a></span><br />They laid hands on them, and put them in custody until the next day, for it was now evening.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/5-18.htm">Acts 5:18</a></span><br />and laid hands upon the Apostles, and put them into the public <span class="boldtext">jail</span>.<br /><span class="source">(WEY NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/5-19.htm">Acts 5:19</a></span><br />But an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors by night, and brought them out, and said,<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/5-21.htm">Acts 5:21</a></span><br />Having received that command they went into the Temple, just before daybreak, and began to teach: So when the High Priest and his party came, and had called together the Sanhedrin as well as all the Elders of the descendants of Israel, they sent to the <span class="boldtext">jail</span> to fetch the Apostles.<br /><span class="source">(WEY NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/5-22.htm">Acts 5:22</a></span><br />But the officers who came didn't find them in the prison. They returned and reported,<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/5-23.htm">Acts 5:23</a></span><br />saying, "The <span class="boldtext">jail</span> we found quite safely locked, and the warders were on guard at the doors, but upon going in we found no one there."<br /><span class="source">(WEY NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/5-25.htm">Acts 5:25</a></span><br />One came and told them, "Behold, the men whom you put in prison are in the temple, standing and teaching the people."<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/12-4.htm">Acts 12:4</a></span><br />He had him arrested and lodged in <span class="boldtext">jail</span>, handing him over to the care of sixteen soldiers; and intended after the Passover to bring him out again to the people.<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/16-23.htm">Acts 16:23</a></span><br />When they had laid many stripes on them, they threw them into prison, charging the jailer to keep them safely,<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/16-27.htm">Acts 16:27</a></span><br />The jailer, being roused out of sleep and seeing the prison doors open, drew his sword and was about to kill himself, supposing that the prisoners had escaped.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB WEY ASV DBY YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/39-20.htm">Genesis 39:20</a></span><br />Joseph's master took him, and put him into the prison, the place where the king's prisoners were bound, and he was there in custody.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/39-22.htm">Genesis 39:22</a></span><br />The keeper of the prison committed to Joseph's hand all the prisoners who were in the prison. Whatever they did there, he was responsible for it.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/40-3.htm">Genesis 40:3</a></span><br />He put them in custody in the house of the captain of the guard, into the prison, the place where Joseph was bound.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/40-5.htm">Genesis 40:5</a></span><br />They both dreamed a dream, each man his dream, in one night, each man according to the interpretation of his dream, the cupbearer and the baker of the king of Egypt, who were bound in the prison.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/37-15.htm">Jeremiah 37:15</a></span><br />The princes were angry with Jeremiah, and struck him, and put him in prison in the house of Jonathan the scribe; for they had made that the prison.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p 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