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Genesis 41:12

Genesis 41:12
And there was there with us a young man, an Hebrew, servant to the captain of the guard; and we told him, and he interpreted to us our dreams; to each man according to his dream he did interpret.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And there was there with us a young man,.... Who was in the prison with them, had the care of them, and waited upon…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 41:1-57

- Joseph Was Exalted 1. יאר ye'or, “river, canal,” mostly applied to the Nile. Some suppose the word to be Coptic. 2.…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 41:9-16

Here is, 1. The recommending of Joseph to Pharaoh for an interpreter. The chief butler did it more in compliment to…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

servant to the captain of the guard It will be remembered that, in the E story, Joseph is the slave of the captain, and…

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