Genesis 40:1
“And it came to pass after these things, that the butler of the king of Egypt and his baker had offended their lord the king of Egypt.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And it came to pass after these things,.... After Joseph had been accused and cast into prison, where he had been for…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 40:1-23
- Joseph in Prison An uncomplaining patience and an unhesitating hopefulness keep the breast of Joseph in calm…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The butler - משקה mashkeh, the same as saky among the Arabians and Persians, and signifying a cup-bearer.
Baker - אפה…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 40:1-4
We should not have had this story of Pharaoh's butler and baker recorded in scripture if it had not been serviceable to…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Genesis 40:1-8
The two Officers in Prison
1. after these things A vague definition of time: see Gen 15:1; Gen 22:1; Gen 39:7.
the…
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