Genesis 40:2 bbe — And Pharaoh was angry with his two servants, with the chief wine-servant and the chief bread-maker;

Bible in Basic English

"And Pharaoh was angry with his two servants, with the chief wine-servant and the chief bread-maker;"

— Genesis 40:2, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 40 — Context

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Now after these things the chief servant who had the care of the wine, and the chief bread-maker in Pharaoh's house, did something against Pharaoh's orders;

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And Pharaoh was angry with his two servants, with the chief wine-servant and the chief bread-maker;

3

And he put them in prison under the care of the captain of the army, in the same prison where Joseph himself was shut up.

4

And the captain put them in Joseph's care, and he did what was needed for them; and they were kept in prison for some time.

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And these two had a dream on the same night; the chief wine-servant and the chief bread-maker of the king of Egypt, who were in prison, the two of them had dreams with a special sense.

Genesis 40:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 40:2 say?
Genesis 40:2 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And Pharaoh was angry with his two servants, with the chief wine-servant and the chief bread-maker;”
Where is Genesis 40:2 in the Bible?
Genesis 40:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 40, verse 2.
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 40:2.
What translation should I read Genesis 40:2 in?
Genesis 40:2 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 40:2?
Genesis 40:2 reads (BBE): “And Pharaoh was angry with his two servants, with the chief wine-servant and the chief bread-maker;” 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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