Genesis 40:22
But he hanged the chief baker just as Joseph had said when he interpreted their dreams.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
But he hanged the chief baker: as Joseph had interpreted to them.
In Context
21He gave the chief cupbearer his job back, and he returned to his duties of handing Pharaoh his cup.
Cross References
Genesis 40:8“We've both had dreams but can't find anyone to explain what they mean,” they said. So Joseph told them, “Isn't God the one who can interpret the meaning of dreams? Tell me your dreams.”
Genesis 41:11We each had a dream. They were different dreams, each with its own meaning.
Genesis 41:16“It's not me who can do this,” Joseph replied. “But God will explain its meaning to set Your Majesty's mind at rest.”
Daniel 2:19That night the mystery was revealed to Daniel in a vision. Then Daniel praised the God of heaven:
Daniel 5:12because Daniel (called Belteshazzar by the king) was found to have an excellent mind, full of understanding and insight, and also able to interpret dreams, explain mysteries, and solve difficult problems. Call Daniel in and let him explain what this means to you.”
Matthew Henry on Genesis 40:21-23
20 And it came to pass the third day, which was Pharaoh's birthday, that he made a feast unto all his servants: and he lifted up the head of the chief butler and of the chief baker among his servants. 21 And he restored the chief butler unto his butlership again; and he gave the cup into Pharaoh's hand: 22 But he hanged the chief baker: as Joseph had interpreted to them. 23 Yet did not the chief butler remember Joseph, but forgat him. Here is, 1. The verifying of Joseph's interpretation of the dreams, on the very… Read the whole commentary →