Genesis 40:4 kjv — And the captain of the guard charged Joseph with them, and he served them: and they continued a season in ward.

King James Version

"And the captain of the guard charged Joseph with them, and he served them: and they continued a season in ward."

— Genesis 40:4, King James Version

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Genesis 40 — Context

1

And it came to pass after these things, that the butler of the king of Egypt and his baker had offended their lord the king of Egypt.

2

And Pharaoh was wroth against two of his officers, against the chief of the butlers, and against the chief of the bakers.

3

And he put them in ward in the house of the captain of the guard, into the prison, the place where Joseph was bound.

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And the captain of the guard charged Joseph with them, and he served them: and they continued a season in ward.

5

And they dreamed a dream both of them, each man his dream in one night, each man according to the interpretation of his dream, the butler and the baker of the king of Egypt, which were bound in the prison.

6

And Joseph came in unto them in the morning, and looked upon them, and, behold, they were sad.

7

And he asked Pharaoh’s officers that were with him in the ward of his lord’s house, saying, Wherefore look ye so sadly to day?

Genesis 40:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 40:4 say?
Genesis 40:4 in the King James Version reads: “And the captain of the guard charged Joseph with them, and he served them: and they continued a season in ward.”
Where is Genesis 40:4 in the Bible?
Genesis 40:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 40, verse 4.
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 40:4.
What translation should I read Genesis 40:4 in?
Genesis 40:4 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 40:4?
Genesis 40:4 reads (KJV): “And the captain of the guard charged Joseph with them, and he served them: and they continued a season in ward.” 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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