KJV ORIGINAL
And they said unto him, We have dreamed a dream, and there is no interpreter of it. And Joseph said unto them, Do not interpretations belong to God? tell me them, I pray you.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
They said to him, 'We both had dreams, but there's no one here who can tell us what they mean.' Joseph replied, 'Don't interpretations come from God? Please, tell me your dreams.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Joseph tells the discouraged prisoners that God is the source of dream interpretation and offers to help them understand their dreams.
📚 Historical Context
Joseph was imprisoned in Egypt after being falsely accused by Potiphar's wife. He was serving alongside Pharaoh's chief butler and baker, who had also been imprisoned. In ancient times, dreams were considered very significant, and professional interpreters were highly valued, but none were available in prison.
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