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

13In just three days Pharaoh will lift up your head and restore you to your position. You will put Pharaoh’s cup in his hand the way you used to when you were his cupbearer. 14But when all goes well for you, remember that I was with you. Please show kindness to me by mentioning me to Pharaoh, and get me out of this prison. For I was kidnapped from the land of the Hebrews, and even here I have done nothing that they should put me in the dungeon.” 16When the chief baker saw that the interpretation was positive, he said to Joseph, “I also had a dream. Three baskets of white bread were 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

Words taken from the KJV.

• For indeed I was stolen awayגָּנַבgânab · to stealH1589
• out of the landאֶ֫רֶץ'erets · land: country/planetH776
• of the Hebrewsעִבְרִי‛ibrîy · HebrewH5680
• and here also have I doneעָשָׂה‛âώâh · to make: doH6213
• nothingמְא֫וּמָהme'ûmâh · anythingH3972
• that they should putשׂוּםώûm ώîym · to set: putH7760
• me into the dungeonבּוֹרbôr · pitH953

Cross-references for Genesis 40:15

• Genesis 37:28When Midianite traders passed by, his brothers pulled Joseph out of the pit and sold him for twenty pieces of silver to the Ishmaelites, who took Joseph to Egypt.
• Exodus 21:16“Whoever kidnaps a person must be put to death, whether he sells him or the person is found in his possession.
• Deuteronomy 24:7“If a man is discovered kidnapping one of his Israelite brothers, whether he treats him as a slave or sells him, the kidnapper must die. You must purge the evil from you.
• 1 Timothy 1:10for the sexually immoral and males who have sex with males, for slave traders, liars, perjurers, and for whatever else is contrary to the sound teaching
• Genesis 14:13One of the survivors came and told Abram the Hebrew, who lived near the oaks belonging to Mamre the Amorite, the brother of Eshcol and the brother of Aner. They were bound by a treaty with Abram.
• Genesis 41:12Now a young Hebrew, a slave of the captain of the guards, was with us there. We told him our dreams, he interpreted our dreams for us, and each had its own interpretation.
• 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 put all that he owns under my authority.
• 1 Samuel 24:11Look, my father! Look at the corner of your robe in my hand, for I cut it off, but I didn’t kill you. Recognize that I’ve committed no crime or rebellion. I haven’t sinned against you even though you are hunting me down to take my life.
• Psalms 59:3Because look, Lord, they set an ambush for me. Powerful men attack me, but not because of any sin or rebellion of mine.
• Daniel 6:22My God sent his angel and shut the lions’ mouths; and they haven’t harmed me, for I was found innocent before him. And also before you, Your Majesty, I have not done harm.”
• John 10:32Jesus replied, “I have shown you many good works from the Father. For which of these works are you stoning me?”
• John 15:25But this happened so that the statement written in their law might be fulfilled: They hated me for no reason.
• Acts 24:12They didn’t find me arguing with anyone or causing a disturbance among the crowd, either in the temple or in the synagogues or anywhere in the city.
• Acts 25:10Paul replied, “I am standing at Caesar’s tribunal, where I ought to be tried. I have done no wrong to the Jews, as even you yourself know very well.
• 1 Peter 3:17For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that should be God’s will, 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

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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