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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/genesis/40.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/genesis/40.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />but he impaled the chief baker, just as Joseph had said to them in his interpretation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/40.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />But Pharaoh impaled the chief baker, just as Joseph had predicted when he interpreted his dream.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/40.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But he hanged the chief baker, as Joseph had interpreted to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/40.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Pharaoh hanged the chief baker, just as Joseph had described to them in his interpretation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/40.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But he hanged the chief baker: as Joseph had interpreted to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/40.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But he hanged the chief baker, as Joseph had interpreted to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/40.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />but he hanged the chief baker, just as Joseph had interpreted to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/40.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />but he hanged the chief baker, just as Joseph had interpreted to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/40.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />but he hanged the chief baker, just as Joseph had interpreted to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/40.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />but he hanged the chief baker, just as Joseph had interpreted to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/40.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />but Pharaoh hanged the chief baker, just as Joseph had interpreted [the meaning of the dreams] to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/40.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Pharaoh hanged the chief baker, just as Joseph had explained to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/40.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Pharaoh hanged the chief baker, just as Joseph had explained to them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/40.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />but he hanged the chief baker: as Joseph had interpreted to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/40.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and had the cook put to death. Everything happened just as Joseph had said it would, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/40.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />but he hanged the chief baker: as Joseph had interpreted to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/40.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />But he hung the chief baker just as Joseph had said in his interpretation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/40.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />but he executed the chief baker. It all happened just as Joseph had said. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/40.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />but he beheaded and hanged the head chef, just as Joseph had interpreted for them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/40.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Pharaoh hanged the chief baker, just as Joseph had described to them in his interpretation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/40.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />but the chief baker he impaled, just as Joseph had predicted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/40.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />but he hanged the chief baker, as Joseph had interpreted to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/40.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But he hanged the chief baker: as Joseph had interpreted to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/40.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />but he hanged the chief baker, as Joseph had interpreted to them. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/40.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and the chief of the bakers he has hanged, as Joseph has interpreted to them;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/40.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and the chief of the bakers he hath hanged, as Joseph hath interpreted to them;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/40.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he will hang the chief of the bakers, according to what Joseph interpreted to them.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/40.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The other he hanged on a gibbet, that the truth of the interpreter might be shewn. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/40.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />the other he hanged on a gallows, and thus the truth of the interpreter of dreams was proven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/40.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />but the chief baker he impaled—just as Joseph had told them in his interpretation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/40.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />but the chief baker he hanged, just as Joseph had interpreted to them.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/40.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But he crucified the chief baker, as Joseph had interpreted to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/40.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the Chief Baker he crucified, as Yoseph interpreted to them.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/40.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />But he hanged the chief baker, as Joseph had interpreted to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/40.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he hanged the chief baker, as Joseph, interpreted to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/40-22.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=10274" 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/40.htm">The Cupbearer and the Baker</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">21</span>Pharaoh restored the chief cupbearer to his position, so that he once again placed the cup in Pharaoh’s hand. <span class="reftext">22</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’êṯ (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">But</a> <a href="/hebrew/8518.htm" title="8518: tā·lāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To hang. A primitive root; to suspend.">Pharaoh hanged</a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: śar (N-msc) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">the chief</a> <a href="/hebrew/644.htm" title="644: hā·’ō·p̄îm (Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To bake. A primitive root; to cook, especially to bake.">baker,</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/3130.htm" title="3130: yō·w·sêp̄ (N-proper-ms) -- Future of yacaph; let him add; Joseph, the name of seven Israelites.">Joseph</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.">had described</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- ">to them in his interpretation.</a> </span><span class="reftext">23</span>The chief cupbearer, however, did not remember Joseph; he forgot all about him.…<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="/genesis/41-13.htm">Genesis 41:13</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="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/41-10.htm">Genesis 41:10-11</a></span><br />Pharaoh was once angry with his servants, and he put me and the chief baker in the custody of the captain of the guard. / One night both the chief baker and I had dreams, and each dream had its own meaning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/39-20.htm">Genesis 39:20</a></span><br />So Joseph’s master took him and had him thrown into the prison where the king’s prisoners were confined. While Joseph was there in the prison,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/41-21.htm">Genesis 41:21-23</a></span><br />When they had devoured them, however, no one could tell that they had done so; their appearance was as ugly as it had been before. Then I awoke. / In my dream I also saw seven heads of grain, plump and ripe, growing on a single stalk. / After them, seven other heads of grain sprouted—withered, thin, and scorched by the east wind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/41-9.htm">Genesis 41:9</a></span><br />Then the chief cupbearer said to Pharaoh, “Today I recall my failures.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/37-36.htm">Genesis 37:36</a></span><br />Meanwhile, the Midianites sold Joseph in Egypt to Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh and captain of the guard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/42-21.htm">Genesis 42:21</a></span><br />Then they said to one another, “Surely we are being punished because of our brother. We saw his anguish when he pleaded with us, but we would not listen. That is why this distress has come upon us.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/50-20.htm">Genesis 50:20</a></span><br />As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish a day like this—to preserve the lives of many people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/12-29.htm">Exodus 12:29</a></span><br />Now at midnight the LORD struck down every firstborn male in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh, who sat on his throne, to the firstborn of the prisoner in the dungeon, as well as all the firstborn among the livestock.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/esther/7-10.htm">Esther 7:10</a></span><br />So they hanged Haman on the gallows he had prepared for Mordecai. Then the fury of the king subsided.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/27-3.htm">Matthew 27:3-5</a></span><br />When Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was filled with remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders. / “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood,” he said. “What is that to us?” they replied. “You bear the responsibility.” / So Judas threw the silver into the temple and left. Then he went away and hanged himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/14-10.htm">Matthew 14:10</a></span><br />and sent to have John beheaded in the prison.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/6-27.htm">Mark 6:27-28</a></span><br />So without delay, the king commanded that John’s head be brought in. He sent an executioner, who went and beheaded him in the prison. / The man brought John’s head on a platter and presented it to the girl, who gave it to her mother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/23-39.htm">Luke 23:39-43</a></span><br />One of the criminals who hung there heaped abuse on Him. “Are You not the Christ?” he said. “Save Yourself and us!” / But the other one rebuked him, saying, “Do you not even fear God, since you are under the same judgment? / We are punished justly, for we are receiving what our actions deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/12-1.htm">Acts 12:1-2</a></span><br />About that time, King Herod reached out to harm some who belonged to the church. / He had James, the brother of John, put to death with the sword.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But he hanged the chief baker: as Joseph had interpreted to them.</p><p class="hdg">he hanged.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/40-8.htm">Genesis 40:8,19</a></b></br> And they said unto him, We have dreamed a dream, and <i>there is</i> no interpreter of it. And Joseph said unto them, <i>Do</i> not interpretations <i>belong</i> to God? tell me <i>them</i>, I pray you… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/41-11.htm">Genesis 41:11-13,16</a></b></br> And we dreamed a dream in one night, I and he; we dreamed each man according to the interpretation of his dream… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/23-28.htm">Jeremiah 23:28</a></b></br> The prophet that hath a dream, let him tell a dream; and he that hath my word, let him speak my word faithfully. What <i>is</i> the chaff to the wheat? saith the LORD.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/40-20.htm">Baker</a> <a href="/genesis/40-20.htm">Bakers</a> <a href="/genesis/40-20.htm">Bread-Maker</a> <a href="/genesis/40-21.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/genesis/38-10.htm">Death</a> <a href="/genesis/40-19.htm">Hanged</a> <a href="/genesis/40-19.htm">Hanging</a> <a href="/genesis/40-18.htm">Interpretation</a> <a href="/genesis/40-16.htm">Interpreted</a> <a href="/genesis/40-18.htm">Joseph</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/41-10.htm">Baker</a> <a href="/genesis/41-10.htm">Bakers</a> <a href="/genesis/41-10.htm">Bread-Maker</a> <a href="/genesis/40-23.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/genesis/41-13.htm">Death</a> <a href="/genesis/41-13.htm">Hanged</a> <a href="/genesis/41-13.htm">Hanging</a> <a href="/genesis/41-11.htm">Interpretation</a> <a href="/genesis/41-12.htm">Interpreted</a> <a href="/genesis/40-23.htm">Joseph</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 40</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/40-1.htm">The chief butler and baker of Pharaoh are also imprisoned.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/40-5.htm">Joseph interprets their dreams.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/40-20.htm">They are accomplished according to his interpretation.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/40-23.htm">The ingratitude of the butler, in forgetting Joseph.</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/40.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/genesis/40.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>But Pharaoh hanged the chief baker</b><br>This phrase indicates the fulfillment of Joseph's interpretation of the chief baker's dream. In ancient Egypt, hanging was a common method of execution, often involving impalement or suspension. The baker's execution reflects the severe consequences for those who displeased Pharaoh, highlighting the absolute power of the Egyptian ruler. This event underscores the accuracy of Joseph's God-given ability to interpret dreams, setting the stage for his rise to prominence in Egypt.<p><b>just as Joseph had described to them in his interpretation</b><br>Joseph's interpretation of the dreams of the chief baker and the chief cupbearer was a demonstration of his prophetic gift. This ability was not from his own wisdom but was attributed to God, who provided the insight. The fulfillment of the interpretation serves as a testament to God's sovereignty and faithfulness. It also foreshadows Joseph's future role in interpreting Pharaoh's dreams, which would lead to his elevation to a position of power. This moment is a precursor to the broader narrative of Joseph's life, where his faithfulness and reliance on God lead to the preservation of his family and the fulfillment of God's promises to Abraham.<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 imprisoned after being falsely accused by Potiphar's wife. In prison, he interpreted the dreams of Pharaoh's cupbearer and baker.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/c/chief_baker.htm">Chief Baker</a></b><br>An official in Pharaoh's court responsible for baking. He was imprisoned alongside Joseph and the chief cupbearer. His dream, interpreted by Joseph, foretold his execution.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/pharaoh.htm">Pharaoh</a></b><br>The ruler of Egypt, who had imprisoned his chief cupbearer and chief baker. He later restored the cupbearer and executed the baker, fulfilling Joseph's interpretations.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/prison.htm">Prison</a></b><br>The place where Joseph was held and where he met the chief baker and the chief cupbearer. It serves as a setting for the unfolding of God's plan for Joseph.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/d/dream_interpretation.htm">Dream Interpretation</a></b><br>A significant event where Joseph, through God's guidance, interprets the dreams of the chief baker and the chief cupbearer, leading to the fulfillment of God's plan.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>God's plans are fulfilled despite human actions. Joseph's interpretations came true, showing God's control over events.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_adversity.htm">Faithfulness in Adversity</a></b><br>Joseph remained faithful to God even in prison. Believers are encouraged to trust God in difficult circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/using_spiritual_gifts.htm">Using Spiritual Gifts</a></b><br>Joseph used his God-given gift of dream interpretation to serve others. Believers should use their gifts to glorify God and serve His purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/j/justice_and_judgment.htm">Justice and Judgment</a></b><br>The chief baker's execution reminds us of the reality of divine justice. It calls believers to live righteously and be prepared for God's judgment.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_timing.htm">Trust in God's Timing</a></b><br>Joseph's account teaches patience and trust in God's timing, as His plans unfold in His perfect time.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_40.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 40</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_trust_joseph_with_dream_interpretation.htm">Why would a prisoner like Joseph be entrusted with interpreting dreams for high-ranking officials (Genesis 40:5-8)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_was_the_baker_executed_in_genesis_40_19.htm">If God guided Joseph, why does Genesis 40:19 single out the baker for execution without providing deeper justification?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/could_pharaoh_trust_an_ex-prisoner_fully.htm">Genesis 41:39-40: Is it plausible that Pharaoh would entrust total authority over Egypt to someone just released from prison based solely on dream interpretation?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_bought_joseph_from_the_midianites.htm">To whom did the Midianites sell Joseph? To the Ishmaelites (Genesis 37:28) To Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh (Genesis 37:36)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/40-22.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">But</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֵ֛ת</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’êṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> </span><span class="str2">Untranslatable mark of the accusative case</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Pharaoh hanged</span><br /><span class="heb">תָּלָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(tā·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 /><br /><span class="word">the chief</span><br /><span class="heb">שַׂ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(śar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> </span><span class="str2">Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince</span><br /><br /><span class="word">baker,</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאֹפִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ō·p̄îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_644.htm">Strong's 644: </a> </span><span class="str2">To cook, to bake</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">Joseph</span><br /><span class="heb">יוֹסֵֽף׃</span> <span class="translit">(yō·w·sêp̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3130.htm">Strong's 3130: </a> </span><span class="str2">Joseph -- 'he increases', a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">had interpreted [the dream]</span><br /><span class="heb">פָּתַ֛ר</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">to them.</span><br /><span class="heb">לָהֶ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(lā·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/40-22.htm">Genesis 40:22 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/40-22.htm">Genesis 40:22 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/40-22.htm">Genesis 40:22 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/40-22.htm">Genesis 40:22 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/40-22.htm">Genesis 40:22 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/40-22.htm">Genesis 40:22 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/40-22.htm">Genesis 40:22 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/40-22.htm">Genesis 40:22 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/40-22.htm">Genesis 40:22 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/40-22.htm">Genesis 40:22 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/40-22.htm">OT Law: Genesis 40:22 But he hanged the chief baker as (Gen. 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