Genesis 40
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Genesis 40:1-8

1Some time later, Pharaoh’s chief cup-bearer and chief baker offended their royal master.

2Pharaoh became angry with these two officials,

3and he put them in the prison where Joseph was, in the palace of the captain of the guard.

4They remained in prison for quite some time, and the captain of the guard assigned them to Joseph, who looked after them.

5While they were in prison, Pharaoh’s cup-bearer and baker each had a dream one night, and each dream had its own meaning.

6When Joseph saw them the next morning, he noticed that they both looked upset.

7“Why do you look so worried today?” he asked them.

8And they replied, “We both had dreams last night, but no one can tell us what they mean.” “Interpreting dreams is God’s business,” Joseph replied. “Go ahead and tell me your dreams.”

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