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Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Genesis 40:15

Genesis 40:15. Dungeon— i.e.. by synecdoche, the prison in general; not the place in prisons peculiarly so called; for Joseph, who was so much employed in the prison, cannot be supposed to have been confined in one place, much less in the dungeon. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 40:1-23

Joseph interprets the Dreams of Pharaoh’s Officers1. Butler] rather, ’cupbearer,’ a high court official: cp. Nehemiah 1:11; Nehemiah 2:1. Baker] rather, ’cook.’ It is conjectured that these officials were accused of plotting to poison Pharaoh.8. No professional interpreter was available: see on Genesis 41:8. Do not interpretations, etc.] i.e. It may be that God who sent the dreams will give me the interpretation of them. 9-11. Grape juice mixed with water is used as a refreshing drink in the... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Genesis 40:15

(15) I was stolen.—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.Land of the Hebrews.—Jacob and his race had settled possessions in Canaan at Hebron, Shechem, Beer-sheba,... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Genesis 40:1-23

CHAPTER 40 Joseph the Interpreter of Dreams 1. The fellow prisoners (Genesis 40:1-8 ) 2. The dream of the chief butler (Genesis 40:9-11 ) 3. The interpretation (Genesis 40:12-13 ) 4. Joseph’s request (Genesis 40:14-15 ) 5. The dream of the chief baker (Genesis 40:16-17 ) 6. The interpretation (Genesis 40:18-19 ) 7. The fulfilment (Genesis 40:20-22 ) 8. Joseph forgotten (Genesis 40:23 ) He was reckoned among the transgressors. To the one he spoke the word concerning life, while... read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 40:1-23

JOSEPH, INTERPRETER OF DREAMS Two men are seen now to be committed to Joseph's care in the prison, the cup bearer and the baker of Pharaoh, king of Egypt. It is not told us for what offenses they were imprisoned, but they had incurred Pharaoh's anger and this was enough (v.2). The captain of the bodyguard committed them to Joseph. We may wonder if this captain was Potipher, who is said in chapter 39:1 to have this position, but it is possible there was more than one captain. After some time... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Genesis 40:1-23

JOSEPH ’S HISTORY DISPENSATIONAL ASPECT OF JACOB’S HISTORY Following F.W. Grant in the Numerical Bible, the life of Jacob gives as its lesson the story of that discipline by which the Spirit of God brings us from weakness to power, from nature’s strength to that wholesome weakness in which alone is strength. But for this, natural strength must be crippled, which is provided for in two ways: in allowing us to realize the power of another nature (Esau) and in the direct dealing of God with our... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Genesis 40:1-23

Joseph In Prison Gen 39:20 We now know enough of the history of Joseph, to see that he had not done anything worthy of imprisonment and pain. Let us keep steadily in mind the fact that there are false accusations in human life. There is a tendency to believe charges against men, without patiently and carefully going into particulars, without making such moral inquest into them as ought alone to justify our belief in any charge that may be made against a human creature. We are prone to say,... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Genesis 40:15

Observe in all this Joseph drops not a word of complaint against any, not a syllable either of his brethren's cruelty or his mistress's injustice. Would the Reader know the cause why he did not, I refer him to Joseph's sentiment: Genesis 45:7-8 . read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Genesis 40:15

Hebrews. Chanaan, a foreign land with respect to Egypt, as was also Mesopotamia, where he was born. (Haydock) --- Joseph only maintains his own innocence, without accusing any one. (Menochius) read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 40:1-19

1-19 It was not so much the prison that made the butler and baker sad, as their dreams. God has more ways than one to sadden the spirits. Joseph had compassion towards them. Let us be concerned for the sadness of our brethren's countenances. It is often a relief to those that are in trouble to be noticed. Also learn to look into the causes of our own sorrow. Is there a good reason? Is there not comfort sufficient to balance it, whatever it is? Why art thou cast down, O my soul? Joseph was... read more