Genesis 40:15

Genesis 40:15 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)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.
• New International Version (NIV)I was forcibly carried off from the land of the Hebrews, and even here I have done nothing to deserve being put in a dungeon.”
• English Standard Version (ESV)For I was indeed stolen out of the land of the Hebrews, and here also I have done nothing that they should put me into the pit."
• New King James Version (NKJV)For indeed I was stolen away from the land of the Hebrews; and also I have done nothing here that they should put me into the dungeon.”

Context of Genesis 40:15

13Within three days Pharaoh will lift up your head and restore your position. You will put Pharaoh’s cup in his hand, just as you did when you were his cupbearer. 14But 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. 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.” 16When 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. 17In the top basket were all sorts of baked goods for Pharaoh, but the birds were eating them out of the basket on my head.”

Genesis 40:15 word by word

כִּֽי־גֻנֹּ֣ב גֻּנַּ֔בְתִּי מֵאֶ֖רֶץ הָעִבְרִ֑ים וְגַם־פֹּה֙ לֹא־עָשִׂ֣יתִֽי מְא֔וּמָה כִּֽי־שָׂמ֥וּ אֹתִ֖י בַּבּֽוֹר׃Read the interlinear

• Forכִּיkîy · forH3588
• I was kidnappedגָּנַבgânab · to stealH1589
• from the landאֶ֫רֶץ'erets · land: country/planetH776
• of the Hebrewsעִבְרִי‛ibrîy · HebrewH5680
• and evenגַּםgam · alsoH1571
• hereפֹּהpôh pô' pô · hereH6311
• I have doneעָשָׂה‛âώâh · to make: doH6213
• nothingלֹאlô' lô' lôh · notH3808
• nothingמְא֫וּמָהme'ûmâh · anythingH3972
• they should have putשׂוּםώûm ώîym · to set: putH7760
• meאֵת'êth · [Obj.]H853
• in this dungeonבּוֹרbôr · pitH953

Cross-references for Genesis 40:15

• Genesis 37:28So 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.
• Exodus 21:16Whoever kidnaps another man must be put to death, whether he sells him or the man is found in his possession.
• Deuteronomy 24:7If a man is caught kidnapping one of his Israelite brothers, whether he treats him as a slave or sells him, the kidnapper must die. So you must purge the evil from among you.
• 1 Timothy 1:10for the sexually immoral, for homosexuals, for slave traders and liars and perjurers, and for anyone else who is averse to sound teaching
• Genesis 14:13Then an escapee came and reported this to Abram the Hebrew. Now Abram was living near the Oaks of Mamre the Amorite, a brother of Eshcol and Aner, all of whom were bound by treaty to Abram.
• Genesis 41:12Now a young Hebrew was there with us, a servant of the captain of the guard. We told him our dreams and he interpreted them for us individually.
• Genesis 39:8But he refused. “Look,” he said to his master’s wife, “with me here, my master does not concern himself with anything in his house, and he has entrusted everything he owns to my care.
• 1 Samuel 24:11See, my father, look at the corner of your robe in my hand. For I cut it off, but I did not kill you. Know and see that there is no evil or rebellion in my hands. I have not sinned against you, even though you are hunting me down to take my life.
• Psalms 59:3See how they lie in wait for me. Fierce men conspire against me for no transgression or sin of my own, O LORD.
• Daniel 6:22My God sent His angel and shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, for I was found innocent in His sight, and I have done no wrong against you, O king.”
• John 10:32But Jesus responded, “I have shown you many good works from the Father. For which of these do you stone Me?”
• John 15:25But this is to fulfill what is written in their Law: ‘They hated Me without reason.’
• Acts 24:12Yet my accusers did not find me debating with anyone in the temple or riling up a crowd in the synagogues or in the city.
• Acts 25:10Paul replied, “I am standing before the judgment seat of Caesar, where I ought to be tried. I have done nothing wrong to the Jews, as you yourself know very well.
• 1 Peter 3:17For it is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.

Commentaries on Genesis 40:15

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 15For indeed I was stolen - גנבתי גנב gunnob gunnobti, stolen, I have been stolen - most assuredly I was stolen; and here also have I done nothing. These were simple assertions, into the proof of which he was ready to enter if called on.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1-23Verses 1-23 - Joseph in Prison An 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 40:1-4 The chief butler and chief baker, high officials in Pharaoh‘s court, come under the displeasure of their sovereign. “In the house…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 14-15Because he knew that the chief cup-bearer was going back into Pharaoh’s personal service, Joseph saw an opportunity to seek his own release from prison.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 12-1512-15. Joseph said, ... This is the interpretation--Speaking as an inspired interpreter, he told the butler that within three days he would be restored to all the honors and privileges of his office; and while making that joyful announcement, he earnestly bespoke the officer's influence for his own liberation. Nothing has hitherto met us in the record indicative of Joseph's feelings; but this earnest appeal reveals a sadness and impatient longing for…Read the comment

Topics related to Genesis 40:15

• Canaan
• Criminals
• Dream
• Hebrew
• Integrity
• Joseph
• Rulers

In the dictionaries

• Cupbearer
• Feast
• Jew
• Lift
• Lord
• Palestine
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• Restore
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• Archaeology; Archaeology and Criticism

Commentaries on Genesis 40

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings