Genesis 40:3
New International Version
and put them in custody in the house of the captain of the guard, in the same prison where Joseph was confined.

New Living Translation
and he put them in the prison where Joseph was, in the palace of the captain of the guard.

English Standard Version
and he put them in custody in the house of the captain of the guard, in the prison where Joseph was confined.

Berean Standard Bible
and imprisoned them in the house of the captain of the guard, the same prison where Joseph was confined.

King James Bible
And he put them in ward in the house of the captain of the guard, into the prison, the place where Joseph was bound.

New King James Version
So he put them in custody in the house of the captain of the guard, in the prison, the place where Joseph was confined.

New American Standard Bible
So he put them in confinement in the house of the captain of the bodyguard, in the prison, the same place where Joseph was imprisoned.

NASB 1995
So he put them in confinement in the house of the captain of the bodyguard, in the jail, the same place where Joseph was imprisoned.

NASB 1977
So he put them in confinement in the house of the captain of the bodyguard, in the jail, the same place where Joseph was imprisoned.

Legacy Standard Bible
So he put them in confinement in the house of the captain of the bodyguard, in the jail, the same place where Joseph was imprisoned.

Amplified Bible
He put them in confinement in the house of the captain of the guard, in the same prison where Joseph was confined.

Christian Standard Bible
and put them in custody in the house of the captain of the guards in the prison where Joseph was confined.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
and put them in custody in the house of the captain of the guard in the prison where Joseph was confined.

American Standard Version
And he put them in ward in the house of the captain of the guard, into the prison, the place where Joseph was bound.

English Revised Version
And he put them in ward in the house of the captain of the guard, into the prison, the place where Joseph was bound.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He put them in the prison of the captain of the guard, the same place where Joseph was a prisoner.

Good News Translation
and put them in prison in the house of the captain of the guard, in the same place where Joseph was being kept.

International Standard Version
that he locked them up in the prison dungeon operated by the captain of the guard, the very place where Joseph was imprisoned.

Majority Standard Bible
and imprisoned them in the house of the captain of the guard, the same prison where Joseph was confined.

NET Bible
so he imprisoned them in the house of the captain of the guard in the same facility where Joseph was confined.

New Heart English Bible
So he put them in custody in the house of the captain of the guard, in the prison, the place where Joseph was confined.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he put them in custody in the house of the captain of the guard, into the prison, the place where Joseph was bound.

World English Bible
He put them in custody in the house of the captain of the guard, into the prison, the place where Joseph was bound.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and puts them in confinement in the house of the chief of the executioners, into the round-house, the place where Joseph [is] a prisoner,

Young's Literal Translation
and giveth them in charge in the house of the chief of the executioners, unto the round-house, the place where Joseph is a prisoner,

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will give them in guard in the house of the chief of the cooks, to the house of the fortress, the place where Joseph was bound there.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
He sent them to the prison of the commander of the soldiers, in which Joseph also was prisoner,

Catholic Public Domain Version
sent them to the prison of the leader of the military, in which Joseph also was a prisoner.

New American Bible
and he put them in custody in the house of the chief steward, the same jail where Joseph was confined.

New Revised Standard Version
and he put them in custody in the house of the captain of the guard, in the prison where Joseph was confined.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he put them into the prison in the house of the commander of the guard, in the ward where Joseph was bound.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he cast them into the prison in the house of the Chief of the Guard, in the place where Yoseph was bound.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And he put them in ward in the house of the captain of the guard, into the prison, the place where Joseph was bound.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he put them in ward, into the prison, into the place whereinto Joseph had been led.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Cupbearer and the Baker
2Pharaoh was angry with his two officers, the chief cupbearer and the chief baker, 3and imprisoned them in the house of the captain of the guard, the same prison where Joseph was confined. 4The captain of the guard assigned them to Joseph, and he became their personal attendant. After they had been in custody for some time,…

Cross References
Genesis 39:20
So Joseph’s master took him and had him thrown into the prison where the king’s prisoners were confined. While Joseph was there in the prison,

Genesis 41:10-14
Pharaoh was once angry with his servants, and he put me and the chief baker in the custody of the captain of the guard. / One night both the chief baker and I had dreams, and each dream had its own meaning. / 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. ...

Psalm 105:18-19
They bruised his feet with shackles and placed his neck in irons, / until his prediction came true and the word of the LORD proved him right.

Acts 7:9-10
Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt. But God was with him / and rescued him from all his troubles. He granted Joseph favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and all his household.

Nehemiah 1:11
O Lord, may Your ear be attentive to my prayer and to the prayers of Your servants who delight to revere Your name. Give Your servant success this day, I pray, and grant him mercy in the sight of this man.” (At that time I was the cupbearer to the king.)

Daniel 1:9
Now God had granted Daniel favor and compassion from the chief official,

1 Kings 22:27
and tell them that this is what the king says: ‘Put this man in prison and feed him only bread and water until I return safely.’”

Jeremiah 37:15-16
The officials were angry with Jeremiah, and they beat him and placed him in jail in the house of Jonathan the scribe, for it had been made into a prison. / So Jeremiah went into a cell in the dungeon and remained there a long time.

Matthew 5:25-26
Reconcile quickly with your adversary, while you are still on the way to court. Otherwise, he may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you may be thrown into prison. / Truly I tell you, you will not get out until you have paid the last penny.

Acts 12:4-5
He arrested him and put him in prison, handing him over to be guarded by four squads of four soldiers each. Herod intended to bring him out to the people after the Passover. / So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was fervently praying to God for him.

2 Kings 25:27-30
On the twenty-seventh day of the twelfth month of the thirty-seventh year of the exile of Judah’s King Jehoiachin, in the year Evil-merodach became king of Babylon, he released King Jehoiachin of Judah from prison. / And he spoke kindly to Jehoiachin and set his throne above the thrones of the other kings who were with him in Babylon. / So Jehoiachin changed out of his prison clothes, and he dined regularly at the king’s table for the rest of his life. ...

Jeremiah 52:31-34
On the twenty-fifth day of the twelfth month of the thirty-seventh year of the exile of Jehoiachin king of Judah, in the first year of the reign of Evil-merodach king of Babylon, he pardoned Jehoiachin king of Judah and released him from prison. / And he spoke kindly to Jehoiachin and set his throne above the thrones of the other kings who were with him in Babylon. / So Jehoiachin changed out of his prison clothes, and he dined regularly at the king’s table for the rest of his life. ...

Luke 23:19
(Barabbas had been imprisoned for an insurrection in the city, and for murder.)

Acts 16:23-24
And after striking them with many blows, they threw them into prison and ordered the jailer to guard them securely. / On receiving this order, he placed them in the inner cell and fastened their feet in the stocks.

2 Timothy 1:16-17
May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he has often refreshed me and was unashamed of my chains. / Indeed, when he arrived in Rome, he searched diligently until he found me.


Treasury of Scripture

And he put them in ward in the house of the captain of the guard, into the prison, the place where Joseph was bound.

the place.

Genesis 39:20,23
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…

where Joseph was bound.

Genesis 40:20
And it came to pass the third day, which was Pharaoh's birthday, that he made a feast unto all his servants: and he lifted up the head of the chief butler and of the chief baker among his servants.

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Genesis 40
1. The chief butler and baker of Pharaoh are also imprisoned.
5. Joseph interprets their dreams.
20. They are accomplished according to his interpretation.
23. The ingratitude of the butler, in forgetting Joseph.














and imprisoned them
The act of imprisonment in ancient Egypt was often a precursor to judgment or punishment. The Hebrew root for "imprisoned" is "אָסַר" (asar), which means to bind or tie up. This reflects the physical and metaphorical binding of one's freedom. In a spiritual sense, this can be seen as a period of testing or refinement, where God allows circumstances to shape and mold individuals for His purposes. The imprisonment of the cupbearer and baker sets the stage for God's providential plan to unfold through Joseph.

in the house of the captain of the guard
The "house of the captain of the guard" refers to a specific location within the Egyptian hierarchy. The captain of the guard, likely Potiphar, held a significant position, overseeing the security of Pharaoh's interests. This setting is crucial as it places Joseph in a position where he can interact with influential figures. Historically, such positions were held by trusted officials, indicating the seriousness of the charges against the cupbearer and baker. Spiritually, it reminds us that God places His people strategically, even in difficult circumstances, to fulfill His divine purposes.

the same prison where Joseph was confined
The phrase "the same prison" emphasizes the shared experience between Joseph and the two officials. The Hebrew word for "confined" is "אָסַר" (asar), the same root used earlier, reinforcing the theme of being bound. Joseph's confinement was not just physical but also a period of waiting and trusting in God's timing. This shared confinement becomes a divine appointment, where Joseph's gifts and faithfulness are used to interpret dreams, leading to his eventual rise to power. Historically, this highlights the interconnectedness of God's plans, where seemingly unrelated events converge to fulfill His will. Spiritually, it encourages believers to trust in God's sovereignty, even when circumstances seem bleak, knowing that He is working all things together for good.

(3, 4) In the house of the captain of the guard.--That is, of Potiphar. As he is said to have charged Joseph with the care of these two high officials, he must, ere this, have become aware of his innocence. But as the wife in ancient times in Egypt was endowed with all the husband's property, and was a formidable person, as we learn from many of the records now being translated and published, Potiphar may not have wished to offend her.

He served them.--Used only of light service. (See Note on Genesis 39:4.)

Verse 3. - And he put them in ward (or in custody) in the house of the captain of the guard, - i.e. Potiphar (vide Genesis 37:36) - into the prison, - literally, house of enclosure (vide Genesis 39:20) - the place where Joseph was bound. The word אָסור, from אָסַר, to make fast by binding, seems to corroborate the Psalmist's assertion (Psalm 105:18) that Joseph had been laid in iron and his feet hurt with fetters; but this could only have been temporarily (vide vers. 4, 6).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
and imprisoned them
וַיִּתֵּ֨ן (way·yit·tên)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

in the house
בֵּ֛ית (bêṯ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1004: A house

of the captain
שַׂ֥ר (śar)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 8269: Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince

of the guard,
הַטַבָּחִ֖ים‪‬ (ha·ṭab·bā·ḥîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 2876: A butcher, a lifeguardsman, a cook

the same prison
בֵּ֣ית (bêṯ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1004: A house

where
אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

Joseph
יוֹסֵ֖ף (yō·w·sêp̄)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3130: Joseph -- 'he increases', a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites

was confined.
אָס֥וּר (’ā·sūr)
Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular
Strong's 631: To yoke, hitch, to fasten, to join battle


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