King James Version:
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And in the vine [were] three branches: and it [was] as though it budded, [and] her blossoms shot forth; and the clusters thereof brought forth ripe grapes:
Complete Jewish Bible:
and the vine had three branches. The branches budded, then it suddenly began to blossom, and finally clusters of ripe grapes appeared.
Berean Standard Bible:
and on the vine were three branches. As it budded, its blossoms opened and its clusters ripened into grapes.
American Standard Version:
and in the vine were three branches: and it was as though it budded, and its blossoms shot forth; and the clusters thereof brought forth ripe grapes:
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And in the vine{H1612} were three{H7969} branches{H8299}: and it was as though it budded{H6524}, and her blossoms{H5322} shot forth{H5927}; and the clusters{H811} thereof brought forth ripe{H1310} grapes{H6025}:
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Commentary for Genesis 40:10
Genesis 40:10 is part of the narrative concerning Joseph, the favored son of Jacob, who was sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and eventually found himself in Egypt. The verse is from Joseph's interpretation of a dream experienced by Pharaoh's chief butler while both the butler and Joseph were imprisoned. In the butler's dream, a vine with three branches symbolizes the rapid passage of time and the swiftness with which Pharaoh would restore the butler to his position. The imagery of the vine's branches budding, blossoming, and producing ripe grapes in such a short time frame reflects the dream's message of imminent restoration and favor.
The historical context of this verse is set in the ancient Near East, during the period when Egypt was a dominant power and Joseph, a Hebrew, had been taken there as a slave. The themes present in this verse include divine providence, as Joseph's ability to interpret dreams is a gift from God; the theme of hope and restoration, as the dream signifies the butler's impending release from prison; and the theme of foreshadowing, as Joseph's correct interpretation of the butler's dream eventually leads to his own release and rise to power in Egypt, which sets the stage for the later reunification with his family and the settlement of the Israelites in Egypt.
In summary, Genesis 40:10 is a pivotal verse in the story of Joseph, encapsulating themes of divine intervention, the fulfillment of dreams, and the promise of restoration, all set against the backdrop of Joseph's journey from slave to powerful administrator in a foreign land. This verse also highlights the importance of dreams and their interpretations in the cultural and religious life of the ancient Near East. Joseph's gift for interpreting dreams is not only a plot device but also a reflection of the belief in divine communication through such means, a motif that recurs throughout the Bible.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H1612
There are 53 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: גֶּפֶן
Transliteration: gephen
Pronunciation: gheh'-fen
Description: from an unused root meaning to bend; a vine (as twining), especially the grape; vine, tree. - Strong's Number: H7969
There are 381 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁלוֹשׁ
Transliteration: shâlôwsh
Pronunciation: shaw-loshe'
Description: or שָׁלֹשׁ; masculine שְׁלוֹשָׁה; or שְׁלֹשָׁה; a primitive number; three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice; [phrase] fork, [phrase] often(-times), third, thir(-teen, -teenth), three, [phrase] thrice. Compare שָׁלִישׁ. - Strong's Number: H8299
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׂרִיג
Transliteration: sârîyg
Pronunciation: saw-reeg'
Description: from שָׂרַג; a tendril (as entwining); branch. - Strong's Number: H6524
There are 33 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פָּרַח
Transliteration: pârach
Pronunciation: paw-rakh'
Description: a primitive root; to break forth as a bud, i.e. bloom; generally, to spread; specifically, to fly (as extending the wings); figuratively, to flourish; [idiom] abroad, [idiom] abundantly, blossom, break forth (out), bud, flourish, make fly, grow, spread, spring (up). - Strong's Number: H5322
There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נֵץ
Transliteration: nêts
Pronunciation: nayts
Description: from נָצַץ; a flower (from its brilliancy); also a hawk (from it flashing speed); blossom, hawk. - Strong's Number: H5927
There are 817 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עָלָה
Transliteration: ʻâlâh
Pronunciation: aw-law'
Description: a primitive root; to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative; arise (up), (cause to) ascend up, at once, break (the day) (up), bring (up), (cause to) burn, carry up, cast up, [phrase] shew, climb (up), (cause to, make to) come (up), cut off, dawn, depart, exalt, excel, fall, fetch up, get up, (make to) go (away, up); grow (over) increase, lay, leap, levy, lift (self) up, light, (make) up, [idiom] mention, mount up, offer, make to pay, [phrase] perfect, prefer, put (on), raise, recover, restore, (make to) rise (up), scale, set (up), shoot forth (up), (begin to) spring (up), stir up, take away (up), work. - Strong's Number: H811
There are 129 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶשְׁכּוֹל
Transliteration: ʼeshkôwl
Pronunciation: esh-kole'
Description: or אֶשְׁכֹּל; probably prolonged from אֶשֶׁךְ; a bunch of grapes or other fruit; cluster (of grapes). - Strong's Number: H1310
There are 24 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בָּשַׁל
Transliteration: bâshal
Pronunciation: baw-shal'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to boil up; hence, to be done in cooking; figuratively to ripen; bake, boil, bring forth, roast, seethe, sod (be sodden). - Strong's Number: H6025
There are 17 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֵנָב
Transliteration: ʻênâb
Pronunciation: ay-nawb'
Description: from an unused root probably meaning to bear fruit; a grape; (ripe) grape, wine.