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I was restored to my position as cup-bearer, and the chief baker was executed and impaled on a pole.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/41.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And as he interpreted to us, so it came about. I was restored to my office, and the baker was hanged.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/41.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And it happened to us just as he had interpreted: I was restored to my position, and the other man was hanged.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/41.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And it came to pass, as he interpreted to us, so it was; me he restored unto mine office, and him he hanged.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/41.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And it came to pass, just as he interpreted for us, so it happened. He restored me to my office, and he hanged him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/41.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And just as he interpreted for us, so it happened; <i>Pharaoh</i> restored me in my office, but he hanged the chief baker.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/41.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220And just as he interpreted for us, so it happened; he restored me in my office, but he hanged him.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/41.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“And it came about that just as he interpreted for us, so it happened; he restored me in my office, but he hanged him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/41.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And just as he interpreted for us, so it happened; he restored me in my office, but he hanged him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/41.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And just as he interpreted [the dreams] for us, so it happened; I was restored to my office [as chief cupbearer], and the baker was hanged.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/41.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />It turned out just the way he interpreted them to us: I was restored to my position, and the other man was hanged.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/41.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />It turned out just the way he interpreted them to us: I was restored to my position, and the other man was hanged.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/41.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And it came to pass, as he interpreted to us, so it was; me he restored unto mine office, and him he hanged.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/41.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and everything happened just as he said it would. I got my job back, and the cook was put to death. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/41.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And it came to pass, as he interpreted to us, so it was; me he restored unto mine office, and him he hanged.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/41.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />What he told us happened: Pharaoh restored me to my position, but he hung the baker on a pole."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/41.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Things turned out just as he said: you restored me to my position, but you executed the baker." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/41.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />And what he interpreted for each of us came true! Pharaoh restored me to my responsibilities, but he executed the other man."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/41.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And it happened to us just as he had interpreted: I was restored to my position, and the other man was hanged.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/41.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />It happened just as he had said to us--Pharaoh restored me to my office, but he impaled the baker." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/41.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And it happened just the way he interpreted them to us, so it was: I was restored to my office, and he was hanged."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/41.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And it came to pass, as he interpreted to us, so it was: me he restored to my office, and him he hanged.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/41.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />As he interpreted to us, so it was. He restored me to my office, and he hanged him.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/41.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and it comes to pass, as he has interpreted to us so it has been, me he put back on my station, and him he hanged.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/41.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and it cometh to pass, as he hath interpreted to us so it hath been, me he put back on my station, and him he hanged.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/41.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And it will be according to that he interpreted to us, thus it was: me he restored to my place, and him he hung.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/41.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And we heard what afterwards the event of the thing proved to be so. For I was restored to my office: and he was hanged upon a gibbet. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/41.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Whatever we heard was proven afterwards by the event of the matter. For I was restored to my office, and he was suspended on a cross.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/41.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Things turned out just as he had told us: I was restored to my post, but the other man was impaled.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/41.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />As he interpreted to us, so it turned out; I was restored to my office, and the baker was hanged.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/41.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And it came to pass, as he interpreted to us, so it was; I was restored to my position, and he was crucified.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/41.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And as he interpreted to us, so it happened to us: myself, I would return to my position, and he was crucified.”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/41.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And it came to pass, as he interpreted to us, so it was: I was restored unto mine office, and he was hanged.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/41.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And it came to pass, as he interpreted them to us, so also it happened, both that I was restored to my office, and that he was hanged.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/41-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=10381" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/41.htm">The Dreams of Pharaoh</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">12</span>Now a young Hebrew was there with us, a servant of the captain of the guard. We told him our dreams and he interpreted them for us individually. <span class="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">And it happened</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·nū (Prep:: 1cp) -- ">to us</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ka·’ă·šer (Prep-k:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">just as</a> <a href="/hebrew/6622.htm" title="6622: pā·ṯar- (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To interpret. A primitive root; to open up, i.e. interpret.">he had interpreted:</a> <a href="/hebrew/3651.htm" title="3651: kên (Adv) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: hā·yāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass."></a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·ṯî (DirObjM:: 1cs) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: hê·šîḇ (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">I was restored</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/3653.htm" title="3653: kan·nî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- A stand, pedestal, station. The same as ken, used as a noun; a stand, i.e. Pedestal or station.">my position,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’ō·ṯōw (Conj-w:: DirObjM:: 3ms) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8518.htm" title="8518: ṯā·lāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To hang. A primitive root; to suspend.">and the other man was hanged.”</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/2-45.htm">Daniel 2:45-47</a></span><br />And just as you saw a stone being cut out of the mountain without human hands, and it shattered the iron, bronze, clay, silver, and gold, so the great God has told the king what will happen in the future. The dream is true, and its interpretation is trustworthy.” / At this, King Nebuchadnezzar fell on his face, paid homage to Daniel, and ordered that an offering and incense be presented to him. / The king said to Daniel, “Your God is truly the God of gods and Lord of kings, the Revealer of Mysteries, since you were able to reveal this mystery.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-10.htm">Acts 7:10</a></span><br />and rescued him from all his troubles. He granted Joseph favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and all his household.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/105-19.htm">Psalm 105:19-22</a></span><br />until his prediction came true and the word of the LORD proved him right. / The king sent and released him; the ruler of peoples set him free. / He made him master of his household, ruler over all his substance, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/4-8.htm">Daniel 4:8-9</a></span><br />But at last, into my presence came Daniel (whose name is Belteshazzar after the name of my god, and in whom is the spirit of the holy gods). And I told him the dream: / “O Belteshazzar, chief of the magicians, I know that the spirit of the holy gods is in you and that no mystery baffles you. So explain to me the visions I saw in my dream, and their interpretation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/9-6.htm">1 Samuel 9:6</a></span><br />“Look,” said the servant, “in this city there is a man of God who is highly respected; everything he says surely comes to pass. Let us go there now. Perhaps he will tell us which way to go.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/5-12.htm">Daniel 5:12</a></span><br />did this because Daniel, the one he named Belteshazzar, was found to have an extraordinary spirit, as well as knowledge, understanding, and the ability to interpret dreams, explain riddles, and solve difficult problems. Summon Daniel, therefore, and he will give you the interpretation.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/2-17.htm">Acts 2:17</a></span><br />‘In the last days, God says, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/2-19.htm">Daniel 2:19-23</a></span><br />During the night, the mystery was revealed to Daniel in a vision, and he blessed the God of heaven / and declared: “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to Him. / He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/3-28.htm">1 Kings 3:28</a></span><br />When all Israel heard of the judgment the king had given, they stood in awe of him, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to administer justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/1-17.htm">Daniel 1:17</a></span><br />To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding in every kind of literature and wisdom. And Daniel had insight into all kinds of visions and dreams.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/16-9.htm">Acts 16:9-10</a></span><br />During the night, Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and pleading with him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” / As soon as Paul had seen the vision, we got ready to leave for Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/5-14.htm">Daniel 5:14</a></span><br />I have heard that the spirit of the gods is in you, and that you have insight, intelligence, and extraordinary wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/12-10.htm">1 Corinthians 12:10</a></span><br />to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in various tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/2-28.htm">Daniel 2:28</a></span><br />But there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries, and He has made known to King Nebuchadnezzar what will happen in the latter days. Your dream and the visions that came into your mind as you lay on your bed were these:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-20.htm">Matthew 1:20-21</a></span><br />But after he had pondered these things, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to embrace Mary as your wife, for the One conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. / She will give birth to a Son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And it came to pass, as he interpreted to us, so it was; me he restored to my office, and him he hanged.</p><p class="hdg">me he restored.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/40-12.htm">Genesis 40:12,20-22</a></b></br> And Joseph said unto him, This <i>is</i> the interpretation of it: The three branches <i>are</i> three days: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/1-10.htm">Jeremiah 1:10</a></b></br> See, I have this day set thee over the nations and over the kingdoms, to root out, and to pull down, and to destroy, and to throw down, to build, and to plant.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/43-3.htm">Ezekiel 43:3</a></b></br> And <i>it was</i> according to the appearance of the vision which I saw, <i>even</i> according to the vision that I saw when I came to destroy the city: and the visions <i>were</i> like the vision that I saw by the river Chebar; and I fell upon my face.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/41-10.htm">Baker</a> <a href="/genesis/41-10.htm">Bread-Maker</a> <a href="/genesis/40-22.htm">Death</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-15.htm">Exactly</a> <a href="/genesis/40-22.htm">Hanged</a> <a href="/genesis/40-22.htm">Hanging</a> <a href="/genesis/41-12.htm">Interpreted</a> <a href="/genesis/40-21.htm">Office</a> <a href="/genesis/40-21.htm">Position</a> <a href="/genesis/40-21.htm">Restored</a> <a href="/1_timothy/2-2.htm">Station</a> <a href="/genesis/38-16.htm">Turned</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/hosea/7-4.htm">Baker</a> <a href="/hosea/7-4.htm">Bread-Maker</a> <a href="/genesis/42-2.htm">Death</a> <a href="/exodus/25-9.htm">Exactly</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/21-22.htm">Hanged</a> <a href="/exodus/26-12.htm">Hanging</a> <a href="/ezra/4-7.htm">Interpreted</a> <a href="/exodus/1-16.htm">Office</a> <a href="/exodus/40-18.htm">Position</a> <a href="/genesis/42-28.htm">Restored</a> <a href="/exodus/7-15.htm">Station</a> <a href="/genesis/42-24.htm">Turned</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 41</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/41-1.htm">Pharaoh has two dreams.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/41-9.htm">Joseph interprets them.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/41-33.htm">He gives Pharaoh counsel, and is highly advanced, and married.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">46. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/41-46.htm">The seven years of plenty.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">50. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/41-50.htm">He begets children.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">53. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/41-53.htm">The famine begins.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the ancient Near East, dreams were often considered messages from the divine, and Joseph's ability to interpret them correctly demonstrated God's presence and favor in his life. This accuracy also foreshadows Joseph's later interpretation of Pharaoh's dreams, which leads to his rise in power. The fulfillment of Joseph's interpretations underscores the biblical theme of God's sovereignty and faithfulness in fulfilling His promises.<p><b>I was restored to my position:</b><br>The speaker here is the chief cupbearer, who was reinstated to his role in Pharaoh's court. This restoration signifies the importance of the cupbearer in ancient Egyptian society, as he was responsible for the safety of the king's drink, a position of trust and influence. The restoration also serves as a narrative device to contrast the fates of the two servants, highlighting the theme of divine justice and providence. This event parallels the restoration of Israel after periods of exile and suffering, as seen in the prophetic books.<p><b>and the other man was hanged:</b><br>The "other man" refers to the chief baker, whose dream Joseph also interpreted. His execution fulfills Joseph's interpretation and serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of sin and disobedience. In the broader biblical narrative, this event can be seen as a type of final judgment, where individuals are held accountable for their actions. The hanging of the baker also prefigures the crucifixion of Christ, where one thief is promised paradise while the other is not, illustrating the themes of judgment and redemption.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/joseph.htm">Joseph</a></b><br>A Hebrew man who was sold into slavery by his brothers and ended up in Egypt. He was known for his ability to interpret dreams, a gift from God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/pharaoh's_cupbearer.htm">Pharaoh's Cupbearer</a></b><br>An official in Pharaoh's court who was imprisoned and had a dream interpreted by Joseph. He was later restored to his position, as Joseph had predicted.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/pharaoh's_baker.htm">Pharaoh's Baker</a></b><br>Another official in Pharaoh's court who was imprisoned and had a dream interpreted by Joseph. He was executed, as Joseph had predicted.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/pharaoh.htm">Pharaoh</a></b><br>The ruler of Egypt who later learns of Joseph's gift of dream interpretation through the cupbearer.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a></b><br>The land where these events take place, a significant location in the account of Joseph's life and the history of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_circumstances.htm">God's Sovereignty in Circumstances</a></b><br>Joseph's ability to interpret dreams was a divine gift. This reminds us that God is in control of all circumstances and can use them for His purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_adversity.htm">Faithfulness in Adversity</a></b><br>Despite being in prison, Joseph remained faithful and used his God-given gifts. We are called to be faithful in our circumstances, trusting God's plan.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_remembering_god's_works.htm">The Importance of Remembering God's Works</a></b><br>The cupbearer eventually remembered Joseph, leading to Joseph's rise. We should remember and testify to God's works in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_timing.htm">God's Timing</a></b><br>Joseph's rise to power came at the right time. We must trust in God's perfect timing for the unfolding of His plans in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_witnessing.htm">The Role of Witnessing</a></b><br>Joseph's interpretation of dreams was a witness to God's power. Our lives and actions should also be a testimony to God's greatness.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_41.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 41</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_genesis_44_align_with_earlier_chapters.htm">How do the events in Genesis 44 fit coherently with earlier chapters in Genesis, given the discrepancies in character motivations and the sudden moral tension introduced by Joseph's actions?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/key_events_in_genesis.htm">What are the key events in the Book of Genesis?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_genesis_40_dreams_conflict_with_others.htm">Do the dream accounts and their outcomes in Genesis 40 conflict with any other dream narratives in the Bible regarding divine intervention?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_of_hebrew_slaves_rising_in_egypt.htm">Genesis 44:14-17 paints Joseph as fully in control of the situation; is there any external evidence of a Hebrew slave rising to such high-ranking authority in ancient Egypt so quickly?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/41-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">And it happened</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְהִ֛י</span> <span class="translit">(way·hî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to us</span><br /><span class="heb">לָ֖נוּ</span> <span class="translit">(lā·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">just as</span><br /><span class="heb">כַּאֲשֶׁ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(ka·’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he had interpreted:</span><br /><span class="heb">פָּֽתַר־</span> <span class="translit">(pā·ṯar-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6622.htm">Strong's 6622: </a> </span><span class="str2">To open up, interpret</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I was restored</span><br /><span class="heb">הֵשִׁ֥יב</span> <span class="translit">(hê·šîḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn back, in, to retreat, again</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my position,</span><br /><span class="heb">כַּנִּ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(kan·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3653.htm">Strong's 3653: </a> </span><span class="str2">A stand, pedestal, station</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the other man was hanged.”</span><br /><span class="heb">תָלָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(ṯā·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8518.htm">Strong's 8518: </a> </span><span class="str2">To suspend</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/41-13.htm">Genesis 41:13 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/41-13.htm">Genesis 41:13 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/41-13.htm">Genesis 41:13 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/41-13.htm">Genesis 41:13 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/41-13.htm">Genesis 41:13 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/41-13.htm">Genesis 41:13 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/41-13.htm">Genesis 41:13 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/41-13.htm">Genesis 41:13 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/41-13.htm">Genesis 41:13 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/41-13.htm">Genesis 41:13 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/41-13.htm">OT Law: Genesis 41:13 It happened as he interpreted to us (Gen. 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