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Genesis 40:22

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
But he hanged the chief baker: as Joseph had interpreted to them.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But he had the chief baker executed by hanging, just as Joseph had predicted when he interpreted their dreams.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows that Joseph's interpretation of the baker's dream came true exactly as he said it would.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Genesis, Joseph was wrongfully imprisoned in Egypt after being sold into slavery by his brothers, where he encountered Pharaoh's cupbearer and baker who were also jailed. While in prison, Joseph interpreted their dreams through God's wisdom, predicting the cupbearer's restoration and the baker's execution. This verse records the fulfillment of that interpretation, highlighting God's accuracy in revealing future events through His chosen servant.

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