genesis-40:16-19-nlt

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 40:16-17

When (literally, and) the chief baker saw that the interpretation was good, he (literally, and he, encouraged by the good fortune predicted to his fellow-prisoner) sa id unto Joseph, I also was in my dream, and, behold, I had three (literally, and behold three ) white baskets —literally, baskets of white bread; LXX ; κανᾶ χονδριτῶν ; Vulgate, canistra farince; Aquila, κόφινοι γύρεως (Onkolos, Pererius, Gesenius, Furst, Keil, Kalisch, Murphy, et alii ); though the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 40:18-19

And Joseph answered and said , This is the interpretation thereof (the exposition was supplied by God, and, however willing or anxious Joseph might be to soften its meaning to his auditor, he could not deviate a hair's-breadth from what he knew to be the mind of God): The three baskets are three days: yet within three days —literally, in three days more (ut supra, Genesis 40:13 )— shall Pharaoh lift up thy head from off thee ( i.e. deprive thee of life, the phrase containing a... 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

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Genesis 40:16

white, or, wicker. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Genesis 40:18

are = "they [are]. " read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Genesis 40:19

from off thee. Contrast this with Genesis 40:13 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Genesis 40:16-19

"When the chief baker saw that the interpretation was good, he said unto Joseph, I also was in my dream, and, behold, three baskets of white bread were on my hand: and in the uppermost basket there was of all manner of baked food for Pharaoh; and the birds did eat them out of the basket upon my head. And Joseph answered and said, This is the interpretation thereof: the three baskets are three days; within yet three days shall Pharaoh lift up thy head from off thee, and shall hang thee on a... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Genesis 40:16

Genesis 40:16. Three white baskets— White wicker baskets full of holes. It was usual with the ancients to serve their bread at table in baskets; and Herodotus tells us, that among the AEgyptians the women carried burdens on their shoulders, and the men on their heads; hence the baker said, I had three baskets [one upon another] on my head. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Genesis 40:19

Genesis 40:19. Lift up thy head— It is added, from off thee: shall take off thy head, and shall hang thee (thy carcase afterwards) on a tree; for it was usual first to behead the criminal, and then to hang him up: hence Jeremiah says, princes were hanged up by their hands, Lam 5:12 intimating, that their heads were first cut off. See 1 Samuel 31:9-10. and more examples in Calmet. REFLECTIONS.—We have here, 1. Two extraordinary dreams, which happened to two of the prisoners under Joseph's care.... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 40:16-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 40:18-19

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

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Genesis 40:1-23

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Genesis 40:16

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Genesis 40:18

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Genesis 40:19

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Genesis 40:16-19

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Genesis 40:16

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Genesis 40:19

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