Genesis 40:3
“And he put them in ward in the house of the captain of the guard, into the prison , the place where Joseph was bound.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And he put them in ward in the house of the captain of the guard,.... Who is generally thought to be Potiphar, since…
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
Where Joseph was bound - The place in which Joseph was now confined; this is what is implied in being bound; for,…
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, 1882–1921
in ward Cf. Gen 40:40; Gen 40:40. An old English expression; cf. Shakespeare, 2 Hen. VI, v. i.:
"I know, ere they will…