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and also I have done nothing here that they should put me into the dungeon.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/40.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For I was in fact kidnapped from the land of the Hebrews, and even here I have done nothing that they should have put me into the dungeon.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/40.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220For I was in fact kidnapped from the land of the Hebrews, and even here I have done nothing that they should have put me into the dungeon.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/40.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“For I was in fact kidnapped from the land of the Hebrews, and even here I have done nothing that they should have put me into the dungeon.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/40.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For I was in fact stolen from the land of the Hebrews, and even here I have done nothing that they should have put me into the pit.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/40.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />For in fact I was taken (stolen) from the land of the Hebrews by [unlawful] force, and even here I have done nothing for which they should put me in the dungeon.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/40.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For I was kidnapped from the land of the Hebrews, and even here I have done nothing that they should put me in the dungeon.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/40.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For I was kidnapped from the land of the Hebrews, and even here I have done nothing that they should put me in the dungeon.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/40.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />for indeed I was stolen away out of the land of the Hebrews: and here also have I done nothing that they should put me into the dungeon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/40.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I was kidnapped from the land of the Hebrews, and here in Egypt I haven't done anything to deserve being thrown in jail. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/40.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />for indeed I was stolen away out of the land of the Hebrews: and here also have I done nothing that they should put me into the dungeon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/40.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />I was kidnapped from the land of the Hebrews, and even here I've done nothing to deserve being put in this prison."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/40.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />After all, I was kidnapped from the land of the Hebrews, and even here in Egypt I didn't do anything to deserve being put in prison." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/40.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />because I was kidnapped from the land of the Hebrews. Not only that, I haven't done anything that deserves me being confined to this pit."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/40.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />For I was kidnapped from the land of the Hebrews, and even here I have done nothing for which they should have put me in this dungeon.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/40.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />for I really was kidnapped from the land of the Hebrews and I have done nothing wrong here for which they should put me in a dungeon." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/40.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />For indeed, I was kidnapped from the land of the Hebrews, and even here I have done nothing that they should have put me into the pit."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/40.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For indeed I was stolen away from the land of the Hebrews: and here also have I done nothing that they should put me into the dungeon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/40.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For indeed, I was stolen away out of the land of the Hebrews, and here also I have done nothing that they should put me into the dungeon.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/40.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />for I was really stolen from the land of the Hebrews; and here also I have done nothing that they have put me in the pit [for].”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/40.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> for I was really stolen from the land of the Hebrews; and here also have I done nothing that they have put me in the pit.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/40.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For by stealing, I was stolen from the land of the Hebrews: and also here, I have not done anything that they put me in the pit.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/40.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For I was stolen away out of the land I of the Hebrews, and here without any fault was cast into the dungeon. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/40.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />For I have been stolen from the land of the Hebrews, and here, innocently, I was cast into the pit.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/40.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The truth is that I was kidnapped from the land of the Hebrews, and I have not done anything here that they should have put me into a dungeon.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/40.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />For in fact I was stolen out of the land of the Hebrews; and here also I have done nothing that they should have put me into the dungeon.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/40.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For indeed I was stolen away out of the land of the Hebrews; and here also I have done nothing that they should put me into the prison.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/40.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Because truly I am stolen from the land of the Hebrews, also I have done nothing here that they should cast me into a pit.”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/40.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />For indeed I was stolen away out of the land of the Hebrews; and here also have I done nothing that they should put me into the dungeon.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/40.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />For surely I was stolen away out of the land of the Hebrews, and here I have done nothing, but they have cast me into this pit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/40-15.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=10214" 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">14</span>But when it goes well for you, please remember me and show me kindness by mentioning me to Pharaoh, that he might bring me out of this prison. <span class="reftext">15</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</a> <a href="/hebrew/1589.htm" title="1589: ḡun·nōḇ (V-Pual-InfAbs) -- To steal. A primitive root; to thieve; by implication, to deceive.">I was kidnapped</a> <a href="/hebrew/1589.htm" title="1589: gun·naḇ·tî (V-Pual-Perf-1cs) -- To steal. A primitive root; to thieve; by implication, to deceive."></a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: mê·’e·reṣ (Prep-m:: N-fsc) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">from the land</a> <a href="/hebrew/5680.htm" title="5680: hā·‘iḇ·rîm (Art:: N-proper-mp) -- Perhaps desc. of Eber, also another name for an Isr. Patronymic from Eber; an Eberite or descendant of Eber.">of the Hebrews,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1571.htm" title="1571: wə·ḡam- (Conj) -- Also, moreover, yea. ">and even</a> <a href="/hebrew/6311.htm" title="6311: pōh (Adv) -- Here, hither. Or po; or pow; probably from a primitive inseparable particle p and huw'; this place, i.e. Here or hence.">here</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ā·śî·ṯî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">I have done</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">nothing</a> <a href="/hebrew/3972.htm" title="3972: mə·’ū·māh (N-ms) -- Anything. Apparently a form of m'uwm; properly, a speck or point, i.e. something; with negative, nothing."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for which</a> <a href="/hebrew/7760.htm" title="7760: śā·mū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To put, place, set. Or siym; a primitive root; to put.">they should have put</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·ṯî (DirObjM:: 1cs) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">me</a> <a href="/hebrew/953.htm" title="953: bab·bō·wr (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- A pit, cistern, well. From buwr; a pit hole.">in this dungeon.”</a> </span><span class="reftext">16</span>When the chief baker saw that the interpretation was favorable, he said to Joseph, “I too had a dream: There were three baskets of white bread on my head.…<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/37-28.htm">Genesis 37:28</a></span><br />So when the Midianite traders passed by, his brothers pulled Joseph out of the pit and sold him for twenty shekels of silver to the Ishmaelites, who took him to Egypt.<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="/psalms/105-17.htm">Psalm 105:17-19</a></span><br />He sent a man before them—Joseph, sold as a slave. / They bruised his feet with shackles and placed his neck in irons, / until his prediction came true and the word of the LORD proved him right.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-9.htm">Acts 7:9-10</a></span><br />Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt. But God was with him / 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="/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/41-14.htm">Genesis 41:14</a></span><br />So Pharaoh sent for Joseph, who was quickly brought out of the dungeon. After he had shaved and changed his clothes, he went in before Pharaoh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-11.htm">Acts 7:11-14</a></span><br />Then famine and great suffering swept across Egypt and Canaan, and our fathers could not find food. / When Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent our fathers on their first visit. / On their second visit, Joseph revealed his identity to his brothers, and his family became known to Pharaoh. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/45-4.htm">Genesis 45:4-5</a></span><br />Then Joseph said to his brothers, “Please come near me.” And they did so. “I am Joseph, your brother,” he said, “the one you sold into Egypt! / And now, do not be distressed or angry with yourselves that you sold me into this place, because it was to save lives that God sent me before you.<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="/psalms/105-16.htm">Psalm 105:16-22</a></span><br />He called down famine on the land and cut off all their supplies of food. / He sent a man before them—Joseph, sold as a slave. / They bruised his feet with shackles and placed his neck in irons, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/2-23.htm">Acts 2:23</a></span><br />He was delivered up by God’s set plan and foreknowledge, and you, by the hands of the lawless, put Him to death by nailing Him to the cross.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/4-27.htm">Acts 4:27-28</a></span><br />In fact, this is the very city where Herod and Pontius Pilate conspired with the Gentiles and the people of Israel against Your holy servant Jesus, whom You anointed. / They carried out what Your hand and will had decided beforehand would happen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-19.htm">1 Peter 2:19-20</a></span><br />For if anyone endures the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God, this is to be commended. / How is it to your credit if you are beaten for doing wrong and you endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-17.htm">1 Peter 3:17</a></span><br />For it is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</a></span><br />And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For indeed I was stolen away out of the land of the Hebrews: and here also have I done nothing that they should put me into the dungeon.</p><p class="hdg">stolen.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/37-28.htm">Genesis 37:28</a></b></br> Then there passed by Midianites merchantmen; and they drew and lifted up Joseph out of the pit, and sold Joseph to the Ishmeelites for twenty <i>pieces</i> of silver: and they brought Joseph into Egypt.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/21-16.htm">Exodus 21:16</a></b></br> And he that stealeth a man, and selleth him, or if he be found in his hand, he shall surely be put to death.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/24-7.htm">Deuteronomy 24:7</a></b></br> If a man be found stealing any of his brethren of the children of Israel, and maketh merchandise of him, or selleth him; then that thief shall die; and thou shalt put evil away from among you.</p><p class="hdg">the Hebrews.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/14-13.htm">Genesis 14:13</a></b></br> And there came one that had escaped, and told Abram the Hebrew; for he dwelt in the plain of Mamre the Amorite, brother of Eshcol, and brother of Aner: and these <i>were</i> confederate with Abram.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/41-12.htm">Genesis 41:12</a></b></br> And <i>there was</i> there with us a young man, an Hebrew, servant to the captain of the guard; and we told him, and he interpreted to us our dreams; to each man according to his dream he did interpret.</p><p class="hdg">done.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/39-8.htm">Genesis 39:8-12,20</a></b></br> But he refused, and said unto his master's wife, Behold, my master wotteth not what <i>is</i> with me in the house, and he hath committed all that he hath to my hand; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/24-11.htm">1 Samuel 24:11</a></b></br> Moreover, my father, see, yea, see the skirt of thy robe in my hand: for in that I cut off the skirt of thy robe, and killed thee not, know thou and see that <i>there is</i> neither evil nor transgression in mine hand, and I have not sinned against thee; yet thou huntest my soul to take it.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/59-3.htm">Psalm 59:3,4</a></b></br> For, lo, they lie in wait for my soul: the mighty are gathered against me; not <i>for</i> my transgression, nor <i>for</i> my sin, O LORD… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/37-32.htm">Carried</a> <a href="/revelation/16-6.htm">Deserve</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-55.htm">Dungeon</a> <a href="/genesis/20-12.htm">Fact</a> <a href="/genesis/34-2.htm">Force</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-31.htm">Forcibly</a> <a href="/philippians/3-5.htm">Hebrews</a> <a href="/genesis/37-10.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/genesis/37-29.htm">Pit</a> <a href="/genesis/40-14.htm">Prison</a> <a href="/genesis/37-8.htm">Really</a> <a href="/genesis/31-39.htm">Stolen</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/46-5.htm">Carried</a> <a href="/leviticus/26-21.htm">Deserve</a> <a href="/genesis/41-14.htm">Dungeon</a> <a href="/genesis/45-26.htm">Fact</a> <a href="/genesis/47-26.htm">Force</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-31.htm">Forcibly</a> <a href="/genesis/43-32.htm">Hebrews</a> <a href="/genesis/43-20.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/genesis/41-14.htm">Pit</a> <a href="/genesis/40-19.htm">Prison</a> <a href="/genesis/43-20.htm">Really</a> <a href="/genesis/44-4.htm">Stolen</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'; 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The term "kidnapped" reflects the betrayal by his brothers, who sold him into slavery (<a href="/genesis/37-28.htm">Genesis 37:28</a>). The "land of the Hebrews" refers to Canaan, the promised land given to Abraham and his descendants (<a href="/genesis/12-7.htm">Genesis 12:7</a>). This phrase highlights Joseph's identity as part of God's covenant people, emphasizing the theme of divine providence despite human treachery. The mention of "Hebrews" connects to the broader narrative of Israel's history and God's faithfulness to His promises.<p><b>and even here I have done nothing</b><br>Joseph maintains his innocence regarding the accusations made by Potiphar's wife (<a href="/genesis/39-7.htm">Genesis 39:7-20</a>). His integrity and righteousness are consistent with his character throughout the narrative. This statement underscores the biblical theme of suffering for righteousness' sake, a motif seen in the lives of other biblical figures such as Daniel and ultimately Jesus Christ, who suffered despite His innocence (<a href="/1_peter/2-22.htm">1 Peter 2:22-23</a>).<p><b>for which they should have put me in this dungeon.</b><br>The "dungeon" refers to the prison where Joseph was confined, likely a part of Potiphar's house (<a href="/genesis/39-20.htm">Genesis 39:20</a>). This setting is significant as it becomes the place where Joseph's gift of interpreting dreams is recognized, leading to his eventual rise to power in Egypt (<a href="/genesis/41-14.htm">Genesis 41:14</a>). The unjust imprisonment parallels the experiences of other biblical figures who faced trials before deliverance, such as Paul and Silas (<a href="/acts/16-23.htm">Acts 16:23-26</a>). Joseph's story foreshadows the redemptive suffering of Christ, who was also unjustly condemned and later exalted (<a href="/philippians/2-8.htm">Philippians 2:8-9</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/joseph.htm">Joseph</a></b><br>The central figure in this passage, Joseph is speaking to Pharaoh's cupbearer, explaining his unjust circumstances. He was sold into slavery by his brothers and is now imprisoned in Egypt.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_land_of_the_hebrews.htm">The Land of the Hebrews</a></b><br>Refers to Canaan, the homeland of Joseph and his family. It signifies Joseph's origin and the place from which he was forcibly taken.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_dungeon.htm">The Dungeon</a></b><br>Represents the prison in Egypt where Joseph is held. It symbolizes his unjust suffering and the trials he endures.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/pharaoh's_cupbearer.htm">Pharaoh's Cupbearer</a></b><br>The person to whom Joseph is speaking. He is in prison with Joseph and will later play a crucial role in Joseph's rise to power.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a></b><br>The nation where Joseph is enslaved and imprisoned. It serves as the backdrop for Joseph's trials and eventual rise to power.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/i/injustice_and_god's_sovereignty.htm">Injustice and God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Joseph's experience teaches us that injustice can occur even to the righteous. However, God's sovereignty is at work, using such situations for His greater purpose.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_trials.htm">Faithfulness in Trials</a></b><br>Despite his circumstances, Joseph remains faithful to God. This challenges us to maintain our integrity and trust in God during our own trials.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_timing.htm">God's Timing</a></b><br>Joseph's account reminds us that God's timing is perfect. Though Joseph suffered for years, God was preparing him for a greater role. We must be patient and trust in God's timing for our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_testimony.htm">The Power of Testimony</a></b><br>Joseph's recounting of his account to the cupbearer is a testament to his faith and integrity. Sharing our testimonies can encourage others and open doors for God's work.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_in_adversity.htm">Hope in Adversity</a></b><br>Joseph's hope and confidence in God's justice inspire us to hold onto hope, even when circumstances seem bleak.<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/how_do_ezekiel_45_1-6_lands_align_today.htm">How do the extensive land measurements in Ezekiel 45:1-6 align with known geography, given no historical proof of such boundaries?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_400_years_in_acts_7_6_vs._430_in_ex._12_40.htm">Why does Stephen cite a 400-year period in Acts 7:6 when Exodus 12:40 indicates 430 years of Israelite bondage?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_jesus'_ransom_signify.htm">What is the meaning of Genesis 3:15's enmity statement?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_the_three_lds_kingdoms.htm">Who enters heaven by doing the Father's will?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/genesis/40.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(15) <span class= "bld">I was stolen.</span>--Joseph here speaks only generally, as his purpose was to arouse the sympathy of the Egyptian by making him know that he was free born, and reduced to slavery by fraud. It would have done harm rather than good to have said that his sale was owing to family feuds; and, moreover, noble-minded men do not willingly reveal that which is to the discredit of their relatives.<p><span class= "bld">Land of the Hebrews.</span>--Jacob and his race had settled possessions in Canaan at Hebron, Shechem, Beer-sheba, &c. The term Hebrew, moreover, was an old one; for in the ancient record of the invasion of Palestine by Chedorlaomer, we saw that Abram was described as "the Hebrew" (<a href="/genesis/14-13.htm" title="And there came one that had escaped, and told Abram the Hebrew; for he dwelled in the plain of Mamre the Amorite, brother of Eshcol, and brother of Aner: and these were confederate with Abram.">Genesis 14:13</a>). But Joseph did not mean that the land of Canaan belonged to them, but that he was stolen from the settlements of these "immigrants," and from the land wherein they sojourned.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/40-15.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">For</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(kî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I was kidnapped</span><br /><span class="heb">גֻנֹּ֣ב</span> <span class="translit">(ḡun·nōḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Pual - Infinitive absolute<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1589.htm">Strong's 1589: </a> </span><span class="str2">To thieve, to deceive</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from the land</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵאֶ֖רֶץ</span> <span class="translit">(mê·’e·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the Hebrews,</span><br /><span class="heb">הָעִבְרִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘iḇ·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5680.htm">Strong's 5680: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hebrews -- perhaps descendant of Eber, also another name for an Israelite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and even</span><br /><span class="heb">וְגַם־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḡam-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1571.htm">Strong's 1571: </a> </span><span class="str2">Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and</span><br /><br /><span class="word">here</span><br /><span class="heb">פֹּה֙</span> <span class="translit">(pōh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6311.htm">Strong's 6311: </a> </span><span class="str2">This place, here</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I have done</span><br /><span class="heb">עָשִׂ֣יתִֽי</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·śî·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">nothing</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹא־</span> <span class="translit">(lō-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for which</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(kî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they should have put</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׂמ֥וּ</span> <span class="translit">(śā·mū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7760.htm">Strong's 7760: </a> </span><span class="str2">Put -- to put, place, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">me</span><br /><span class="heb">אֹתִ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Direct object marker | first person common singular<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">in this dungeon.”</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּבּֽוֹר׃</span> <span class="translit">(bab·bō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_953.htm">Strong's 953: </a> </span><span class="str2">A pit, cistern, well</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/40-15.htm">Genesis 40:15 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/40-15.htm">Genesis 40:15 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/40-15.htm">Genesis 40:15 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/40-15.htm">Genesis 40:15 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/40-15.htm">Genesis 40:15 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/40-15.htm">Genesis 40:15 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/40-15.htm">Genesis 40:15 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/40-15.htm">Genesis 40:15 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/40-15.htm">Genesis 40:15 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/40-15.htm">Genesis 40:15 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/40-15.htm">OT Law: Genesis 40:15 For indeed I was stolen away out (Gen. 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