Genesis 40:17 cpdv — and in one basket, which was the highest, I carried all foods that are made by the art of baking, and the birds ate fro…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"and in one basket, which was the highest, I carried all foods that are made by the art of baking, and the birds ate from it.” "

— Genesis 40:17, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 40 — Context

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Only remember me, when it will be well with you, and do me this mercy, to suggest to Pharaoh to lead me out of this prison.

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For I have been stolen from the land of the Hebrews, and here, innocently, I was cast into the pit.”

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The chief miller of grain, seeing that he had wisely unraveled the dream, said: “I also saw a dream: that I had three baskets of meal above my head,

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and in one basket, which was the highest, I carried all foods that are made by the art of baking, and the birds ate from it.”

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Joseph responded: “This is the interpretation of the dream. The three baskets are the next three days,

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after which Pharaoh will carry away your head, and also suspend you from a cross, and the birds will tear your flesh.”

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The third day thereafter was the birthday of Pharaoh. And making a great feast for his servants, he remembered, during the banquet, the chief cupbearer and the chief miller of grain.

Genesis 40:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 40:17 say?
Genesis 40:17 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “and in one basket, which was the highest, I carried all foods that are made by the art of baking, and the birds ate from it.” ”
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 (CPDV): “and in one basket, which was the highest, I carried all foods that are made by the art of baking, and the birds ate from it.” ” 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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