King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And [there was] there with us a young man, an Hebrew, servant to the captain of the guard; and we told him, and he interpreted to us our dreams; to each man according to his dream he did interpret.
Complete Jewish Bible:
There was with us a young man, a Hebrew, a servant of the captain of the guard; and we told him our dreams, and he interpreted them for us -he interpreted each man's dream individually.
Berean Standard Bible:
Now a young Hebrew was there with us, a servant of the captain of the guard. We told him our dreams and he interpreted them for us individually.
American Standard Version:
And there was with us there a young man, a Hebrew, servant to the captain of the guard; and we told him, and he interpreted to us our dreams; to each man according to his dream he did interpret.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And there was there with us a young man{H5288}, an Hebrew{H5680}, servant{H5650} to the captain{H8269} of the guard{H2876}; and we told{H5608} him, and he interpreted{H6622} to us our dreams{H2472}; to each man{H376} according to his dream{H2472} he did interpret{H6622}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Genesis 40:12
- And Joseph said unto him, This [is] the interpretation of it: The three branches [are] three days:
Genesis 40:19
- Yet within three days shall Pharaoh lift up thy head from off thee, and shall hang thee on a tree; and the birds shall eat thy flesh from off thee.
Genesis 37:36
- And the Midianites sold him into Egypt unto Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh's, [and] captain of the guard.
Genesis 39:20
- And Joseph's master took him, and put him into the prison, a place where the king's prisoners [were] bound: and he was there in the prison.
Genesis 39:1
- ¶ And Joseph was brought down to Egypt; and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him of the hands of the Ishmeelites, which had brought him down thither.
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Commentary for Genesis 41:12
Genesis 41:12 is part of the narrative concerning Joseph, the favored son of Jacob, who was sold into slavery by his jealous brothers. The verse is set in the context of Egypt during the period of Joseph's enslavement and imprisonment. The themes present in this verse include:
1. **Divine Providence**: Joseph's presence in Egypt and his ability to interpret dreams are seen as part of God's plan for him and his family, ultimately leading to the fulfillment of his own dreams (Genesis 37:5-11).
2. **Interpretation of Dreams**: Dream interpretation is a central motif, showcasing Joseph's gift from God. His ability to interpret dreams accurately is a key element in his rise to power.
3. **The Role of Servant and Leader**: Despite being a servant and a prisoner, Joseph's talents are recognized, hinting at his future role as a leader in Egypt.
4. **Cultural Exchange**: The verse reflects the multicultural environment of Egypt, where a Hebrew slave could interact with high-ranking Egyptian officials, illustrating the cross-cultural dynamics of the ancient Near East.
5. **Favor and Promotion**: The verse foreshadows Joseph's imminent rise to power, as his interpretive skills catch the attention of Pharaoh, leading to his release from prison and elevation to a position of authority.
The historical context of Genesis 41:12 is the patriarchal period, traditionally dated around the 18th to 17th centuries BCE. This period is characterized by the dynamics of nomadic Hebrew tribes and the established civilization of Egypt. The narrative reflects the societal structures of the time, including slavery and the importance of dream interpretation in ancient Near Eastern cultures, particularly within the royal courts.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H5288
There are 221 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נַעַר
Transliteration: naʻar
Pronunciation: nah'-ar
Description: from נָעַר; (concretely) a boy (as active), from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also (by interch. of sex), a girl (of similar latitude in age); babe, boy, child, damsel (from the margin), lad, servant, young (man). - Strong's Number: H5680
There are 32 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עִבְרִי
Transliteration: ʻIbrîy
Pronunciation: ib-ree'
Description: patronymic from עֵבֵר; an Eberite (i.e. Hebrew) or descendant of Eber; Hebrew(-ess, woman). - Strong's Number: H5650
There are 714 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֶבֶד
Transliteration: ʻebed
Pronunciation: eh'-bed
Description: from עָבַד; a servant; [idiom] bondage, bondman, (bond-) servant, (man-) servant. - Strong's Number: H8269
There are 368 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שַׂר
Transliteration: sar
Pronunciation: sar
Description: from שָׂרַר; a head person (of any rank or class); captain (that had rule), chief (captain), general, governor, keeper, lord,(-task-)master, prince(-ipal), ruler, steward. - Strong's Number: H2876
There are 32 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: טַבָּח
Transliteration: ṭabbâch
Pronunciation: tab-bawkh'
Description: from טָבַח; properly, a butcher; hence, a lifeguardsman (because he was acting as an executioner); also a cook (usually slaughtering the animal for food); cook, guard. - Strong's Number: H5608
There are 154 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: סָפַר
Transliteration: çâphar
Pronunciation: saw-far'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e. (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e. celebrate; commune, (ac-) count; declare, number, [phrase] penknife, reckon, scribe, shew forth, speak, talk, tell (out), writer. - Strong's Number: H6622
There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פָּתַר
Transliteration: pâthar
Pronunciation: paw-thar'
Description: a primitive root; to open up, i.e. (figuratively) interpret (a dream); interpret(-ation, -er). - 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). - 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.