Genesis 40:17 bbe — And in the top basket were all sorts of cooked meats for Pharaoh; and the birds were taking them out of the baskets on…

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"And in the top basket were all sorts of cooked meats for Pharaoh; and the birds were taking them out of the baskets on my head."

— Genesis 40:17, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 40 — Context

14

But keep me in mind when things go well for you, and be good to me and say a good word for me to Pharaoh and get me out of this prison:

15

For truly I was taken by force from the land of the Hebrews; and I have done nothing for which I might be put in prison.

16

Now when the chief bread-maker saw that the first dream had a good sense, he said to Joseph, I had a dream; and in my dream there were three baskets of white bread on my head;

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And in the top basket were all sorts of cooked meats for Pharaoh; and the birds were taking them out of the baskets on my head.

18

Then Joseph said, This is the sense of your dream: the three baskets are three days;

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After three days Pharaoh will take you out of prison, hanging you on a tree, so that your flesh will be food for birds.

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Now the third day was Pharaoh's birthday, and he gave a feast for all his servants; and he gave honour to the chief wine-servant and the chief bread-maker among the others.

Genesis 40:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 40:17 say?
Genesis 40:17 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And in the top basket were all sorts of cooked meats for Pharaoh; and the birds were taking them out of the baskets on my head.”
Where is Genesis 40:17 in the Bible?
Genesis 40:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 40, verse 17.
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 40:17.
What translation should I read Genesis 40:17 in?
Genesis 40:17 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 40:17?
Genesis 40:17 reads (BBE): “And in the top basket were all sorts of cooked meats for Pharaoh; and the birds were taking them out of the baskets on my head.” 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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