Genesis 40:17
“And in the uppermost basket there was of all manner of bakemeats for Pharaoh; and the birds did eat them out of the basket upon my head.”
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Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And in the uppermost basket there was of all manner of bakemeats for Pharaoh,.... All sorts of pastry, as tarts, pies,…
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…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 40:5-19
Observe, I. The special providence of God, which filled the heads of these two prisoners with unusual dreams, such as…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
bakemeats LXX ἔργον σιτοποιοῦ, Lat. cibos qui fiunt arte pistoria: as we say, "all kinds of confectionery." The…