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