Genesis 40:12 nasb — Then Joseph said to him, "This is the interpretation of it: the three branches are three days;

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"Then Joseph said to him, "This is the interpretation of it: the three branches are three days;"

— Genesis 40:12, NASB

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Genesis 40 — Context

9

So the chief cupbearer told his dream to Joseph, and said to him, "In my dream, behold, there was a vine in front of me;

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and on the vine were three branches. And as it was budding, its blossoms came out, and its clusters produced ripe grapes.

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"Now Pharaoh's cup was in my hand; so I took the grapes and squeezed them into Pharaoh's cup, and I put the cup into Pharaoh's hand."

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Then Joseph said to him, "This is the interpretation of it: the three branches are three days;

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within three more days Pharaoh will lift up your head and restore you to your office; and you will put Pharaoh's cup into his hand according to your former custom when you were his cupbearer.

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"Only keep me in mind when it goes well with you, and please do me a kindness by mentioning me to Pharaoh and get me out of this house.

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"For I was in fact kidnapped from the land of the Hebrews, and even here I have done nothing that they should have put me into the dungeon."

Genesis 40:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 40:12 say?
Genesis 40:12 in the NASB reads: “Then Joseph said to him, "This is the interpretation of it: the three branches are three days;”
Where is Genesis 40:12 in the Bible?
Genesis 40:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 40, verse 12.
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 40:12.
What translation should I read Genesis 40:12 in?
Genesis 40:12 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 40:12?
Genesis 40:12 reads (NASB): “Then Joseph said to him, "This is the interpretation of it: the three branches are three days;” 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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