Genesis 41:9 nasb — Then the chief cupbearer spoke to Pharaoh, saying, "I would make mention today of my own offenses.

NASB

"Then the chief cupbearer spoke to Pharaoh, saying, "I would make mention today of my own offenses."

— Genesis 41:9, NASB

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Genesis 41 — Context

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Then behold, seven ears, thin and scorched by the east wind, sprouted up after them.

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The thin ears swallowed up the seven plump and full ears. Then Pharaoh awoke, and behold, it was a dream.

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Now in the morning his spirit was troubled, so he sent and called for all the magicians of Egypt, and all its wise men. And Pharaoh told them his dreams, but there was no one who could interpret them to Pharaoh.

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Then the chief cupbearer spoke to Pharaoh, saying, "I would make mention today of my own offenses.

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"Pharaoh was furious with his servants, and he put me in confinement in the house of the captain of the bodyguard, both me and the chief baker.

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"We had a dream on the same night, he and I; each of us dreamed according to the interpretation of his own dream.

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"Now a Hebrew youth was with us there, a servant of the captain of the bodyguard, and we related them to him, and he interpreted our dreams for us. To each one he interpreted according to his own dream.

Genesis 41:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 41:9 say?
Genesis 41:9 in the NASB reads: “Then the chief cupbearer spoke to Pharaoh, saying, "I would make mention today of my own offenses.”
Where is Genesis 41:9 in the Bible?
Genesis 41:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 41, 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 41:9.
What translation should I read Genesis 41:9 in?
Genesis 41:9 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 41:9?
Genesis 41:9 reads (NASB): “Then the chief cupbearer spoke to Pharaoh, saying, "I would make mention today of my own offenses.” 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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