Genesis 40:7 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Genesis 40:5-19

Observe, I. The special providence of God, which filled the heads of these two prisoners with unusual dreams, such as made extraordinary impressions upon them, and carried with them evidences of a divine origin, both in one night. Note, God has immediate access to the spirits of men, which he can make serviceable to his own purposes whenever he pleases, quite beyond the intention of those concerned. To him all hearts are open, and anciently he spoke not only to his own people, but to others,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 40:7

And he asked Pharaoh's officers that were with him ,.... The chief butler and baker that were committed to his care, and with whom he now was: in the ward of the lord's house ; this seems to confirm what is before observed, that the captain of the guard that charged Joseph with them was Potiphar his master; though indeed the keeper of the prison that was under Potiphar, the captain of the guard, might be called Joseph's lord or master, but the house could not with so much propriety be... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 40:1-23

Joseph in the round house at Heliopolis. I. THE PRISONERS AND THEIR ATTENDANT . 1. The prisoners . 2. Their attendant . In this new capacity Joseph behaved himself wisely and with discretion. With regard to his illustrious companions in misfortune, he— II. THE DREAMS AND THEIR INTERPRETATIONS . 1. The dreams — 2. Their interpretations . These were— III. THE INTERPRETER AND HIS REWARD . 1. The interpreter ' s request . ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 40:1-23

The inspired man. Joseph is already supreme in the narrow sphere of the prison: "all was committed to his hand." The narrow sphere prepares him for the wider. The spiritual supremacy has now to be revealed. "Do not interpretations belong to God?" The dreams are partly of man and partly of. God. Each man dreamed of things connected with his life. The butler of the wine coming from the grape-clusters, pressed into Pharaoh's cup, given into his hand. The baker of the white baskets and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 40:6-7

And Joseph came in unto them in the morning (a proof that Joseph at this time enjoyed comparative freedom from corporeal restraint in the prison), and looked upon them, and, behold, they were sad. The word זֹעֲפִים from זָעַף , to be angry, originally signifying irate, wrathful, τεταραγμένοι ( LXX .), is obviously intended rather to convey the idea of dejection, tristes (Vulgate). And he asked Pharaoh's officers that were With him in the ward of his lord's house, saying,... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Genesis 40:1-23

- Joseph in PrisonAn uncomplaining patience and an unhesitating hopefulness keep the breast of Joseph in calm tranquillity. There is a God above, and that God is with him. His soul swerves not from this feeling. Meanwhile, new and distinguished prisoners are introduced into his place of confinement.Genesis 40:1-4The chief butler and chief baker, high officials in Pharaoh’s court, come under the displeasure of their sovereign. “In the house of the captain of the guards.” It appears that this... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Genesis 40:1-23

Joseph’s rise to power (39:1-41:57)In contrast to Judah, Joseph was blameless in his behaviour in Egypt. Soon he was placed in charge of Potiphar’s household (39:1-6). When he rejected the immoral invitations of Potiphar’s wife, she turned against him bitterly and had him thrown into prison (7-20). Again his behaviour was blameless, and soon he was given a position of responsibility over the other prisoners (21-23).Among the prisoners who later joined Joseph were two of Pharaoh’s palace... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Genesis 40:5-8

"And they dreamed a dream both of them, each man his dream, in one night, each man according to the interpretation of his dream, the butler and the baker of the king of Egypt, who were bound in the prison. And Joseph came in unto them in the morning, and saw them, and, behold, they were sad. And he asked Pharaoh's officers that were with him in ward in his master's house, saying, Wherefore look ye so sad today? And they said unto him, We have dreamed a dream, and there is none than can... 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

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

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Genesis 40:5-19

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 40:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 40:1-23

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 40:1-23

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 40:6-7

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Genesis 40:1-23

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Genesis 40:1-23

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Genesis 40:5-8

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

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

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