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
This verse is part of the cupbearer's dream that he shared with Joseph while they were both imprisoned. In ancient Egypt, the royal cupbearer held an important position of trust, as he was responsible for ensuring the king's drinks were safe from poison. Making fresh grape juice or wine by pressing grapes directly into the cup was a common practice that ensured freshness and purity.
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