KJV ORIGINAL
And Joseph said unto him, This is the interpretation of it: The three branches are three days:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Joseph said to him, 'Here's what your dream means: The three branches represent three days.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Joseph is interpreting the chief cupbearer's dream, explaining that the three branches he saw symbolize three days.
📚 Historical Context
Joseph was imprisoned in Egypt after being falsely accused by Potiphar's wife. While in prison, he met Pharaoh's chief cupbearer and chief baker, who both had troubling dreams. Joseph had gained a reputation for interpreting dreams through God's wisdom, and the cupbearer had asked him to explain what his dream meant.
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