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Genesis 41:8-10
International Standard Version
Genesis 41:8-10
International Standard Version
Pharaoh Seeks an Interpretation
8 The very next morning, he[a] was frustrated[b] about the dream, so he sent word to summon all the magicians and wise men of Egypt. Pharaoh told them what he had dreamed, but no one could interpret them.[c]
9 Then Pharaoh’s senior security advisor[d] spoke up. “Maybe I should make a confession. 10 When Pharaoh was angry with some of his servants, he incarcerated me in custody of the captain of the bodyguard, along with Pharaoh’s head chef.[e]
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- Genesis 41:8 Lit. morning, his spirit
- Genesis 41:8 Or troubled
- Genesis 41:8 Lit. interpret the dreams for Pharaoh
- Genesis 41:9 Lit. Pharaoh’s cupbearer; a servant who tested the Pharaoh’s food and beverages for poison; cf. Neh 1:11
- Genesis 41:10 Lit. baker
Genesis 41:8-10
New International Version
Genesis 41:8-10
New International Version
8 In the morning his mind was troubled,(A) so he sent for all the magicians(B) and wise men of Egypt. Pharaoh told them his dreams, but no one could interpret them for him.(C)
9 Then the chief cupbearer said to Pharaoh, “Today I am reminded of my shortcomings.(D) 10 Pharaoh was once angry with his servants,(E) and he imprisoned me and the chief baker in the house of the captain of the guard.(F)
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