Genesis 40:10

Genesis 40:10 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And in the vine were three branches: and it was as though it budded, and her blossoms shot forth; and the clusters thereof brought forth ripe grapes:
• New International Version (NIV)and on the vine were three branches. As soon as it budded, it blossomed, and its clusters ripened into grapes.
• English Standard Version (ESV)and on the vine there were three branches. As soon as it budded, its blossoms shot forth, and the clusters ripened into grapes.
• New King James Version (NKJV)and in the vine were three branches; it was as though it budded, its blossoms shot forth, and its clusters brought forth ripe grapes.

Context of Genesis 40:10

8They replied, ‘We both had dreams last night, but there is nobody to tell us what they mean.’ Joseph said, ‘Only God can tell you the meaning of dreams. Tell your dreams to me.’ 9So the king's cupbearer told Joseph his dream. He said, ‘In my dream I saw a vine in front of me. There were three branches on it. New leaves came on the branches, and then flowers came. After that, there were grapes which became ripe. 11Pharaoh's cup was in my hand. I took the grapes and I squeezed them. Then I put the juice into the cup and I gave the cup to Pharaoh.’ 12Joseph said, ‘This is what your dream means. The three branches tell us about three days.

Genesis 40:10 word by word

וּבַגֶּ֖פֶן שְׁלֹשָׁ֣ה שָׂרִיגִ֑ם וְהִ֤יא כְפֹרַ֙חַת֙ עָלְתָ֣ה נִצָּ֔הּ הִבְשִׁ֥ילוּ אַשְׁכְּלֹתֶ֖יהָ עֲנָבִֽים׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• And in the vineגֶּ֫פֶןgephen · vineH1612
• threeשָׁלֹשׁshâlôsh shâlôsh shelôshâh shelôshâh · threeH7969
• branchesשָׂרִיגώârîyg · tendrilH8299
• as though it buddedפָּרַחpârach · to sproutH6524
• her blossomsנֵץnêts · flowerH5322
• shot forthעָלָה‛âlâh · to ascend: riseH5927
• and the clustersאֶשְׁכּוֹל'eshkôl 'eshkôl · clusterH811
• thereof brought forth ripeבָּשַׁלbâshal · to boilH1310
• grapesעֵנָב‛ênâb · grapeH6025

Cross-references for Genesis 40:10

• Numbers 13:23Then the men came to the valley called Eshcol. They cut a branch which had one group of grapes on it. It was so large that two men carried it between them on a pole. They also brought some other fruits called pomegranates and figs.
• Deuteronomy 1:24They left and went up into the hill country. They came to Eshcol valley and they explored it.
• Isaiah 27:6The time will come when Jacob will grow well, like a strong plant in the ground. Yes, Israel will make flowers and branches. Their fruit will fill all the world.
• Isaiah 35:1The desert and the dry land will be happy! The wilderness will be happy too, and beautiful flowers will grow there.
• Isaiah 37:31The people who remain in Judah will be like strong plants that put their roots down into the ground. Their branches will give lots of fruit.
• Joel 2:22Do not be afraid, wild animals. The fields in the wilderness are becoming green. Fruit is growing on the trees. The fig tree and the vine are giving much fruit.
• Zechariah 8:12‘The seeds and the plants will grow well. The trees will give fruit. There will be water from the skies. I will bless the few people that will return.

Commentaries on Genesis 40:10

• 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. 9-19Joseph listened to the dreams and gave their interpretations. These dreams were not trivial. They were serious warnings from God about what everyone would soon face. These two dreams also prepare for Pharaoh’s two dreams, which reveal the coming seasons of life and death that the nation would soon experience.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 9-159-11. In my dream, behold, a vine was before me--The visionary scene described seems to represent the king as taking exercise and attended by his butler, who gave him a cooling draught. On all occasions, the kings of ancient Egypt were required to practice temperance in the use of wine [Wilkinson]; but in this scene, it is a prepared beverage he is drinking, probably the sherbet of the present day. Everything was done in the king's presence--the cup was…Read the comment

Topics related to Genesis 40:10

• Dream
• Joseph

In the dictionaries

• Butler
• Cupbearer
• Feast
• Lift
• Lord
• Press
• Restore
• Ward
• Archaeology; Archaeology and Criticism
• Branch ;bough

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