Genesis 41:11

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And we dreamed a dream in one night, I and he; we dreamed each man according to the interpretation of his dream.

Complete Jewish Bible:

One night both I and he had dreams, and each man's dream had its own meaning.

Berean Standard Bible:

One night both the chief baker and I had dreams, and each dream had its own meaning.

American Standard Version:

and we dreamed a dream in one night, I and he; we dreamed each man according to the interpretation of his dream.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And we dreamed^{H2492} a dream^{H2472} in one^{H259} night^{H3915}, I and he; we dreamed^{H2492} each man^{H376} according to the interpretation^{H6623} of his dream^{H2472}.

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Commentary for Genesis 41:11

**Themes:**

1. **Divine Communication:** The verse reflects the belief that dreams can be a medium through which the divine communicates with humans, offering insights or prophetic messages.
2. **Interpretation as Key:** It underscores the importance of interpreting dreams correctly to understand their significance, implying that the same dream can have different meanings for different people.
3. **Common Experience, Unique Interpretations:** The verse highlights a shared experience (the dreaming) but also the individuality of each person's experience and the personalized nature of divine messages.

**Historical Context:**

Genesis 41:11 is part of the narrative concerning Joseph, who was sold into slavery in Egypt by his brothers. This verse is set during Joseph's imprisonment, where he gains a reputation for interpreting dreams. Here, Pharaoh's chief butler and baker are recounting their dreams to Joseph, seeking an interpretation. The historical context is significant because it reflects the cultural belief in dreams as omens or messages from the gods, a belief common in the ancient Near East.

This event is pivotal because Joseph's accurate interpretations lead to his eventual release from prison and rise to power as the Pharaoh's second-in-command. The narrative is set during a period of time when Egypt was a powerful and prosperous nation, and the mention of Pharaoh's dreams relates to a forthcoming famine that would have profound implications for the region. Joseph's role in interpreting these dreams and advising Pharaoh on how to prepare for the famine not only saves Egypt but also sets the stage for the reunification of Joseph with his family, a key element in the broader narrative of the Israelites' journey to Egypt.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H2492
   There are 25 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: חָלַם
   Transliteration: châlam
   Pronunciation: khaw-lam'
   Description: a primitive root; properly, to bind firmly, i.e. (by implication) to be (causatively to make) plump; also (through the figurative sense of dumbness) to dream; (cause to) dream(-er), be in good liking, recover.
   
2. Strong's Number: H2472
   There are 55 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: חֲלוֹם
   Transliteration: chălôwm
   Pronunciation: khal-ome'
   Description: or (shortened) חֲלֹם; from חָלַם; a dream; dream(-er).
   
3. Strong's Number: H259
   There are 801 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֶחָד
   Transliteration: ʼechâd
   Pronunciation: ekh-awd'
   Description: a numeral from אָחַד; properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first; a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together,
   
4. Strong's Number: H3915
   There are 223 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: לַיִל
   Transliteration: layil
   Pronunciation: lah'-yil
   Description: or (Isaiah 21:11) לֵיל; also לַיְלָה; from the same as לוּל; properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e. night; figuratively, adversity; (mid-)night (season).
   
5. Strong's Number: H376
   There are 1507 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אִישׁ
   Transliteration: ʼîysh
   Pronunciation: eesh
   Description: contracted for אֱנוֹשׁ (or perhaps rather from an unused root meaning to be extant); a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation); also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare אִשָּׁה.
   
6. Strong's Number: H6623
   There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: פִּתְרוֹן
   Transliteration: pithrôwn
   Pronunciation: pith-rone'
   Description: or פִּתְרֹן; from פָּתַר; interpretation (of a dream); interpretation.