Genesis 40:9 web — The chief cupbearer told his dream to Joseph, and said to him, "In my dream, behold, a vine was in front of me,

World English Bible

"The chief cupbearer told his dream to Joseph, and said to him, "In my dream, behold, a vine was in front of me,"

— Genesis 40:9, World English Bible

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Genesis 40 — Context

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Joseph came in to them in the morning, and saw them, and saw that they were sad.

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He asked Pharaoh's officers who were with him in custody in his master's house, saying, "Why do you look so sad today?"

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They said to him, "We have dreamed a dream, and there is no one who can interpret it." Joseph said to them, "Don't interpretations belong to God? Please tell it to me."

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The chief cupbearer told his dream to Joseph, and said to him, "In my dream, behold, a vine was in front of me,

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and in the vine were three branches. It was as though it budded, its blossoms shot forth, and its clusters brought forth ripe grapes.

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Pharaoh's cup was in my hand; and I took the grapes, and pressed them into Pharaoh's cup, and I gave the cup into Pharaoh's hand."

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Joseph said to him, "This is its interpretation: the three branches are three days.

Genesis 40:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 40:9 say?
Genesis 40:9 in the World English Bible reads: “The chief cupbearer told his dream to Joseph, and said to him, "In my dream, behold, a vine was in front of me,”
Where is Genesis 40:9 in the Bible?
Genesis 40:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 40, verse 9.
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 40:9.
What translation should I read Genesis 40:9 in?
Genesis 40:9 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 40:9?
Genesis 40:9 reads (WEB): “The chief cupbearer told his dream to Joseph, and said to him, "In my dream, behold, a vine was in front of me,” 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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