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Genesis 40:11

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
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.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

Pharaoh's cup was in my hand, and I took the grapes and squeezed them into Pharaoh's cup, then I placed the cup in Pharaoh's hand.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The cupbearer is describing his dream where he performs his normal duties of making wine and serving it directly to Pharaoh.

📚 Historical Context

In the biblical narrative of Genesis, Joseph is imprisoned in Egypt after being sold into slavery by his brothers, and he encounters Pharaoh's cupbearer and baker as fellow prisoners. The cupbearer describes his dream to Joseph, which involves him performing his duties of preparing and serving wine to Pharaoh, reflecting the ancient Egyptian culture where cupbearers were trusted officials responsible for the ruler's drinks to ensure they were safe. This story highlights God's providence in using dreams to reveal future events and advance His larger plan for Joseph's life.

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