Genesis 40:10 net — On the vine there were three branches. As it budded, its blossoms opened and its clusters ripened into grapes.

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"On the vine there were three branches. As it budded, its blossoms opened and its clusters ripened into grapes."

— Genesis 40:10, NET Bible

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Genesis 40 — Context

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So he asked Pharaoh’s officials, who were with him in custody in his master’s house,“Why do you look so sad today?”

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They told him,“We both had dreams, but there is no one to interpret them.” Joseph responded,“Don’t interpretations belong to God? Tell them to me.”

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So the chief cupbearer told his dream to Joseph:“In my dream, there was a vine in front of me.

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On the vine there were three branches. As it budded, its blossoms opened and its clusters ripened into grapes.

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Now Pharaoh’s cup was in my hand, so I took the grapes, squeezed them into his cup, and put the cup in Pharaoh’s hand.”

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“This is its meaning,” Joseph said to him.“The three branches represent three days.

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In three more days Pharaoh will reinstate you and restore you to your office. You will put Pharaoh’s cup in his hand, just as you did before when you were cupbearer.

Genesis 40:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 40:10 say?
Genesis 40:10 in the NET Bible reads: “On the vine there were three branches. As it budded, its blossoms opened and its clusters ripened into grapes.”
Where is Genesis 40:10 in the Bible?
Genesis 40:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 40, verse 10.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 40:10.
What translation should I read Genesis 40:10 in?
Genesis 40:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 40:10?
Genesis 40:10 reads (NET): “On the vine there were three branches. As it budded, its blossoms opened and its clusters ripened into grapes.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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