Genesis 40
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Genesis 40:9-15

9Then the chief butler told his dream to Joseph, and said to him, “Behold, in my dream a vine was before me,

10and in the vine were three branches; it was as though it budded, its blossoms shot forth, and its clusters brought forth ripe grapes.

11Then Pharaoh’s cup was in my hand; and I took the grapes and pressed them into Pharaoh’s cup, and placed the cup in Pharaoh’s hand.”

12And Joseph said to him, “This is the interpretation of it: The three branches are three days.

13Now within three days Pharaoh will lift up your head and restore you to your place, and you will put Pharaoh’s cup in his hand according to the former manner, when you were his butler.

14But remember me when it is well with you, and please show kindness to me; make mention of me to Pharaoh, and get me out of this house.

15For 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.”

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