Genesis 40:22-23
New English Translation
22 but the chief baker he impaled, just as Joseph had predicted.[a] 23 But the chief cupbearer did not remember Joseph—he forgot him.[b]
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- Genesis 40:22 tn Heb “had interpreted for them.”sn The dreams were fulfilled exactly as Joseph had predicted, down to the very detail. Here was confirmation that Joseph could interpret dreams and that his own dreams were still valid. It would have been a tremendous encouragement to his faith, but it would also have been a great disappointment to spend two more years in jail.
- Genesis 40:23 tn The wayyiqtol verbal form here has a reiterative or emphasizing function.
Genesis 40:22-23
New International Version
22 but he impaled the chief baker,(A) just as Joseph had said to them in his interpretation.(B)
23 The chief cupbearer, however, did not remember Joseph; he forgot him.(C)
Genesis 40:22-23
English Standard Version
22 But he (A)hanged the chief baker, as Joseph had interpreted to them. 23 Yet the chief cupbearer did not remember Joseph, but forgot him.
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Genesis 40:22-23
New King James Version
22 But he (A)hanged the chief baker, as Joseph had interpreted to them. 23 Yet the chief butler did not remember Joseph, but (B)forgot him.
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