Genesis 40:1

“And it came to pass after these things, that the butler of the king of Egypt and his baker had offended their lord the king of Egypt.”

"And it came to pass after these things, that the butler of the king of Egypt and his baker had offended their lord the king of Egypt." - Genesis 40:1
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What does Genesis 40:1 mean?

Genesis 40:1 (KJV): "And it came to pass after these things, that the butler of the king of Egypt and his baker had offended their lord the king of Egypt." The book of Genesis is the first book of the Bible and lays the foundation for the entire biblical narrative. In this…

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Divine Orchestration in the Story of Joseph

In Genesis 40:1, we read, "And it came to pass after these things, that the butler of the king of Egypt and his baker had offended their lord the king of Egypt." This seemingly straightforward verse holds profound implications for the unfolding narrative of Joseph’s life and the…

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A Prayer for Redemption and Purpose in Trials

Heavenly Father, In Your magnificent presence, we come to You with hearts full of thanksgiving and reverence for all that You are and all that You do. As we reflect upon Your Word, particularly Genesis 40:1, which states, "And it came to pass after these things, that the butler…

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Genesis 40:1 - "And it came to pass after these things, that the butler of the king of Egypt and his baker had offended their lord the king of Egypt."
Genesis 24:40
Genesis 40:22 - "But he hanged the chief baker: as Joseph had interpreted to them."
Genesis 40:23 - "Yet did not the chief butler remember Joseph, but forgat him."
Genesis 40:12 - "And Joseph said unto him, This is the interpretation of it: The three branches are three days:"
Genesis 40:18 - "And Joseph answered and said, This is the interpretation thereof: The three baskets are three days:"
Genesis 40:6 - "And Joseph came in unto them in the morning, and looked upon them, and, behold, they were sad."
Genesis 40:4 - "And the captain of the guard charged Joseph with them, and he served them: and they continued a season in ward."
Genesis 40:2 - "And Pharaoh was wroth against two of his officers, against the chief of the butlers, and against the chief of the bakers."
Genesis 40:3 - "And he put them in ward in the house of the captain of the guard, into the prison, the place where Joseph was bound."
Genesis 40:21 - "And he restored the chief butler unto his butlership again; and he gave the cup into Pharaoh's hand:"
Genesis 31:40 - "Thus I was; in the day the drought consumed me, and the frost by night; and my sleep departed from mine eyes."
Genesis 40:9 - "And the chief butler told his dream to Joseph, and said to him, In my dream, behold, a vine was before me;"
Jeremiah 40
Genesis 36:40 - "And these are the names of the dukes that came of Esau, according to their families, after their places, by their names; duke Timnah, duke Alvah, duke Jetheth,"
Genesis 40:17 - "And in the uppermost basket there was of all manner of bakemeats for Pharaoh; and the birds did eat them out of the basket upon my head."
Isaiah 40:4
Genesis 40:10 - "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:"
Genesis 40:11 - "And Pharaoh's cup was in my hand: and I took the grapes, and pressed them into Pharaoh's cup, and I gave the cup into Pharaoh's hand."
1 Corinthians 14:36-40
Genesis 40:15 - "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."
Genesis 40:7 - "And he asked Pharaoh's officers that were with him in the ward of his lord's house, saying, Wherefore look ye so sadly to day?"
1 Corinthians 14:39-40
Psalms 40: 1:-11
"Yet did not the chief butler remember Joseph, but forgat him." - Genesis 40:23
"But he hanged the chief baker: as Joseph had interpreted to them." - Genesis 40:22
1 Esdras 1:40 KJVA (40) Wherefore against him Nabuchodonosor the king of Babylon came up, and bound him with a chain of brass, and carried him into Babylon.
Exodus 40:1 - "And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,"
Luke 1:40 - "And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth."