Genesis 40:3 nasb — So he put them in confinement in the house of the captain of the bodyguard, in the jail, the same place where Joseph wa…

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"So he put them in confinement in the house of the captain of the bodyguard, in the jail, the same place where Joseph was imprisoned."

— Genesis 40:3, NASB

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Genesis 40 — Context

1

Then it came about after these things, the cupbearer and the baker for the king of Egypt offended their lord, the king of Egypt.

2

Pharaoh was furious with his two officials, the chief cupbearer and the chief baker.

3

So he put them in confinement in the house of the captain of the bodyguard, in the jail, the same place where Joseph was imprisoned.

4

The captain of the bodyguard put Joseph in charge of them, and he took care of them; and they were in confinement for some time.

5

Then the cupbearer and the baker for the king of Egypt, who were confined in jail, both had a dream the same night, each man with his own dream and each dream with its own interpretation.

6

When Joseph came to them in the morning and observed them, behold, they were dejected.

Genesis 40:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 40:3 say?
Genesis 40:3 in the NASB reads: “So he put them in confinement in the house of the captain of the bodyguard, in the jail, the same place where Joseph was imprisoned.”
Where is Genesis 40:3 in the Bible?
Genesis 40:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 40, verse 3.
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 40:3.
What translation should I read Genesis 40:3 in?
Genesis 40:3 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 40:3?
Genesis 40:3 reads (NASB): “So he put them in confinement in the house of the captain of the bodyguard, in the jail, the same place where Joseph was imprisoned.” 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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