Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version and on the vine were three branches. As soon as it budded, it blossomed, and its clusters ripened into grapes. New Living Translation The vine had three branches that began to bud and blossom, and soon it produced clusters of ripe grapes. English Standard Version and on the vine there were three branches. As soon as it budded, its blossoms shot forth, and the clusters ripened into grapes. Berean Standard Bible and on the vine were three branches. As it budded, its blossoms opened and its clusters ripened into grapes. Berean Literal Bible And in the vine were three branches. And it was as though it budded, its blossoms came up, and its clusters ripened grapes. King James Bible 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: New King James Version and in the vine were three branches; it was as though it budded, its blossoms shot forth, and its clusters brought forth ripe grapes. New American Standard Bible and on the vine were three branches. And as it was budding, its blossoms came out, and its clusters produced ripe grapes. NASB 1995 and on the vine were three branches. And as it was budding, its blossoms came out, and its clusters produced ripe grapes. NASB 1977 and on the vine were three branches. And as it was budding, its blossoms came out, and its clusters produced ripe grapes. Legacy Standard Bible and on the vine were three branches. And as it was budding, its blossoms came out, and its clusters produced ripe grapes. Amplified Bible and on the vine were three branches. Then as soon as it budded, its blossoms burst open, and its clusters produced ripe grapes [in rapid succession]. Berean Annotated Bible and on the vine were three branches. As it budded, its blossoms opened and its clusters ripened into grapes. Christian Standard Bible On the vine were three branches. As soon as it budded, its blossoms came out and its clusters ripened into grapes. Holman Christian Standard Bible On the vine were three branches. As soon as it budded, its blossoms came out 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: Contemporary English Version with three branches. As soon as it budded, it blossomed, and its grapes became ripe. English Revised 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: GOD'S WORD® Translation Soon after it sprouted it blossomed. Then its clusters ripened into grapes. Good News Translation with three branches on it. As soon as the leaves came out, the blossoms appeared, and the grapes ripened. International Standard Version On the vine were three branches that budded. Blossoms shot out, and clusters grew up that produced ripe grapes. NET Bible On the vine there were three branches. As it budded, its blossoms opened and its clusters ripened into grapes. New Heart English Bible and in the vine were three branches. When it budded, its blossoms opened, and its clusters ripened into grapes. Webster's Bible Translation And on the vine were three branches: and it was as though it budded, and its blossoms shot forth; and its clusters brought forth ripe grapes: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bibleand on the vine were three branches. As it budded, its blossoms opened and its clusters ripened into grapes. World English Bible and in the vine were three branches. It was as though it budded, it blossomed, and its clusters produced ripe grapes. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd in the vine [are] three branches, and it [is] as it were flourishing; gone up has its blossom, its clusters have ripened grapes; Berean Literal Bible And in the vine were three branches. And it was as though it budded, its blossoms came up, and its clusters ripened grapes. Young's Literal Translation and in the vine are three branches, and it is as it were flourishing; gone up hath its blossom, its clusters have ripened grapes; Smith's Literal Translation And in the vine three shoots; and this as flourishing, its leaf went forth; the clusters of grapes were ripened. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleOn which were three branches, which by little and little sent out buds, and after the blossoms brought forth ripe grapes : Catholic Public Domain Version on which were three shoots, which grew little by little into buds, and, after the flowers, it matured into grapes. New American Bible and on the vine were three branches. It had barely budded when its blossoms came out, and its clusters ripened into grapes. New Revised Standard Version and on the vine there were three branches. As soon as it budded, its blossoms came out and the clusters ripened into grapes. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd in the vine were three branches; and when it budded, its blossoms shot forth; and the clusters thereof brought forth ripe grapes; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And in the vine were three branches, and when it made fruit, its leaves sprang up and its clusters ripened and there were grapes: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and in the vine were three branches; and as it was budding, its blossoms shot forth, and the clusters thereof brought forth ripe grapes, Brenton Septuagint Translation And in the vine were three stems; and it budding shot forth blossoms; the clusters of grapes were ripe. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Cupbearer and the Baker…9So the chief cupbearer told Joseph his dream: “In my dream there was a vine before me, 10and on the vine were three branches. As it budded, its blossoms opened and its clusters ripened into grapes. 11Pharaoh’s cup was in my hand, and I took the grapes, squeezed them into his cup, and placed the cup in his hand.”… Cross References on the vine were three branches. John 15:1-5 “I am the true vine, and My Father is the keeper of the vineyard. / He cuts off every branch in Me that bears no fruit, and every branch that does bear fruit, He prunes to make it even more fruitful. / You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. … Ezekiel 17:6 It sprouted and became a spreading vine, low in height, with branches turned toward him; yet its roots remained where it stood. So it became a vine and yielded branches and sent out shoots. Ezekiel 19:10-14 Your mother was like a vine in your vineyard, planted by the water; it was fruitful and full of branches because of the abundant waters. / It had strong branches, fit for a ruler’s scepter. It towered high above the thick branches, conspicuous for its height and for its dense foliage. / But it was uprooted in fury, cast down to the ground, and the east wind dried up its fruit. Its strong branches were stripped off and they withered; the fire consumed them. … As it budded, Isaiah 27:6 In the days to come, Jacob will take root. Israel will bud and blossom and fill the whole world with fruit. Job 14:9 at the scent of water it will bud and put forth twigs like a sapling. Songs 6:11 I went down to the walnut grove to see the blossoms of the valley, to see if the vines were budding or the pomegranates were in bloom. its blossoms opened Numbers 17:8 The next day Moses entered the Tent of the Testimony and saw that Aaron’s staff, representing the house of Levi, had sprouted, put forth buds, blossomed, and produced almonds. Isaiah 35:1-2 The wilderness and the dry land will be glad; the desert will rejoice and blossom like a rose. / It will bloom profusely and rejoice with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon. They will see the glory of the LORD, the splendor of our God. Songs 2:12-13 The flowers have appeared in the countryside; the season of singing has come, and the cooing of turtledoves is heard in our land. / The fig tree ripens its figs; the blossoming vines spread their fragrance. Arise, come away, my darling; come away with me, my beautiful one.” and its clusters ripened into grapes. Isaiah 18:5 For before the harvest, when the blossom is gone and the flower becomes a ripening grape, He will cut off the shoots with a pruning knife and remove and discard the branches. Numbers 13:23 When they came to the Valley of Eshcol, they cut down a branch with a single cluster of grapes, which they carried on a pole between two men. They also took some pomegranates and figs. Songs 7:7-8 Your stature is like a palm tree; your breasts are clusters of fruit. / I said, “I will climb the palm tree; I will take hold of its fruit.” May your breasts be like clusters of the vine, the fragrance of your breath like apples, Isaiah 5:1-7 I will sing for my beloved a song of his vineyard: My beloved had a vineyard on a very fertile hill. / He dug it up and cleared the stones and planted the finest vines. He built a watchtower in the middle and dug out a winepress as well. He waited for the vineyard to yield good grapes, but the fruit it produced was sour! / “And now, O dwellers of Jerusalem and men of Judah, I exhort you to judge between Me and My vineyard. … Matthew 21:33-41 Listen to another parable: There was a landowner who planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a winepress in it, and built a tower. Then he rented it out to some tenants and went away on a journey. / When the harvest time drew near, he sent his servants to the tenants to collect his share of the fruit. / But the tenants seized his servants. They beat one, killed another, and stoned a third. … Psalm 80:8-16 You uprooted a vine from Egypt; You drove out the nations and transplanted it. / You cleared the ground for it, and it took root and filled the land. / The mountains were covered by its shade, and the mighty cedars with its branches. … Ezekiel 17:3-10 and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘A great eagle with great wings and long pinions, full of feathers of many colors, came to Lebanon and took away the top of the cedar. / He plucked off its topmost shoot, carried it to the land of merchants, and planted it in a city of traders. / He took some of the seed of the land and planted it in fertile soil; he placed it by abundant waters and set it out like a willow. … Treasury of Scripture 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: budded. Numbers 13:23 And they came unto the brook of Eshcol, and cut down from thence a branch with one cluster of grapes, and they bare it between two upon a staff; and they brought of the pomegranates, and of the figs. Deuteronomy 1:24 And they turned and went up into the mountain, and came unto the valley of Eshcol, and searched it out. blossoms. Song of Solomon 6:11 I went down into the garden of nuts to see the fruits of the valley, and to see whether the vine flourished, and the pomegranates budded. Isaiah 27:6 He shall cause them that come of Jacob to take root: Israel shall blossom and bud, and fill the face of the world with fruit. Isaiah 35:1,2 The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them; and the desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose… Jump to Previous Blossom Blossomed Blossoms Branches Budded Budding Buds Clusters Cutting Flourishing Flowers Forth Grapes Produced Ready Ripe Ripened Seemed Shot Soon Thereof Three VineJump to Next Blossom Blossomed Blossoms Branches Budded Budding Buds Clusters Cutting Flourishing Flowers Forth Grapes Produced Ready Ripe Ripened Seemed Shot Soon Thereof Three VineGenesis 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 on the vine were three branches. The vine is a common biblical symbol, often representing Israel or God's people (Psalm 80:8-16; Isaiah 5:1-7). In this context, the vine in the dream of Pharaoh's cupbearer symbolizes the restoration of his position. The three branches are interpreted by Joseph as three days, indicating the time frame for the cupbearer's release from prison (Genesis 40:12). The number three frequently appears in Scripture, often symbolizing completeness or divine perfection (e.g., the Trinity, Jesus' resurrection on the third day). As it budded, its blossoms opened and its clusters ripened into grapes. Persons / Places / Events 1. JosephA Hebrew man who was sold into slavery by his brothers and ended up in Egypt. He is currently imprisoned but has been given charge over other prisoners. 2. Pharaoh's Cupbearer An official in Pharaoh's court who is imprisoned with Joseph. He shares his dream with Joseph, which includes the imagery of the vine and branches. 3. The Vine Represents the dream of the cupbearer, symbolizing life, growth, and restoration. It is a key element in the interpretation of the dream. 4. The Prison The setting where Joseph interprets the dreams of Pharaoh's officials, including the cupbearer and the baker. 5. Egypt The land where these events take place, a significant location in Joseph's life and the broader account of the Israelites. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in DreamsGod uses dreams to communicate His plans and purposes. Joseph's ability to interpret dreams is a testament to God's sovereignty and His involvement in the lives of His people. Growth and Fruitfulness The imagery of the vine and branches reminds us of the importance of spiritual growth and bearing fruit in our lives. Just as the vine in the dream produced grapes, we are called to produce spiritual fruit. Trust in God's Timing Joseph's account teaches us to trust in God's timing. Despite his circumstances, Joseph remained faithful, and God used him to fulfill His purposes. Interpreting Life's Circumstances Like Joseph, we are called to seek God's wisdom in interpreting the events and circumstances of our lives, trusting that He is working for our good. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Genesis 40:10?2. How does Genesis 40:10 illustrate God's providence in Joseph's life journey? 3. What spiritual lessons can we learn from the vine's growth in Genesis 40:10? 4. How does Genesis 40:10 connect to Jesus as the "true vine" in John 15:1? 5. How can we apply the imagery of growth in Genesis 40:10 to our faith? 6. What does the vine's fruitfulness in Genesis 40:10 teach about bearing spiritual fruit today? 7. What is the significance of the vine imagery in Genesis 40:10 for biblical symbolism? 8. How does Genesis 40:10 relate to Joseph's interpretation of dreams in the broader narrative? 9. What historical context supports the agricultural imagery in Genesis 40:10? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 40? 11. Do the dream accounts and their outcomes in Genesis 40 conflict with any other dream narratives in the Bible regarding divine intervention? 12. Why does the text refer to lions and vines in a way that appears inconsistent with known historical details about Judah's rulers? 13. Who is the bread, light, door, shepherd, resurrection, way, vine? 14. What does the Fig Tree Prophecy entail? What Does Genesis 40:10 Mean On the vine were three branches• The dream presents an actual vine with “three branches,” immediately pointing to God’s precise timetable for the cupbearer—“Three branches are three days” (Genesis 40:12). • Scripture often uses the number three to mark completeness in God’s plan (Jonah 1:17; Matthew 12:40). Here it underscores the certainty of the cupbearer’s restoration. • Joseph receives the scene exactly as God shows it, trusting the literal meaning just as Daniel would later trust literal numbers and images (Daniel 2:45). As it budded • Budding signals the first visible sign of life. Numbers 17:8 records how “Aaron’s staff… had sprouted, put forth buds,” confirming God’s chosen mediator. In like manner the cupbearer’s position is about to re-emerge in Pharaoh’s court. • Psalm 1:3 depicts the righteous as “a tree planted by streams of water… that yields its fruit in season,” a snapshot of God’s revival of dead hopes at His appointed moment. Its blossoms opened • Blossoms opening portray swift progress from promise to fulfillment. Isaiah 27:6 foretells, “In days to come Jacob will take root; Israel will bud and blossom and fill the whole world with fruit.” The cupbearer’s blossoming service will soon bless even Joseph by paving the way for his later introduction to Pharaoh. • Job 14:9 notes that “at the scent of water it will bud and put forth shoots like a new plant,” emphasizing that divine intervention accelerates growth far beyond natural expectation. Its clusters ripened into grapes • Fully ripened grapes signify finished work and readiness. Deuteronomy 8:8 calls Canaan “a land of vines and fig trees and pomegranates,” using ripeness as proof of God’s abundant provision. • In John 15:5 Jesus declares, “I am the vine; you are the branches,” showing that fruitfulness flows from connection to the source. The cupbearer’s restored role will bear immediate fruit as he places Pharaoh’s cup in his hand (Genesis 40:21). • Joel 3:18 envisions mountains dripping with new wine, assuring Israel of future joy; likewise, Pharaoh’s court will soon taste the literal wine produced from the vine of this dream. summary Genesis 40:10 paints a step-by-step picture of God’s rapid, complete restoration: precise timing (three branches), unmistakable life (budding), visible progress (blossoms), and finished blessing (ripe grapes). The verse affirms that when God speaks, He brings events to full maturity exactly as revealed, encouraging believers to trust His Word for both immediate and ultimate fulfillment. Hebrew and on the vineוּבַגֶּ֖פֶן (ū·ḇag·ge·p̄en) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b, Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 1612: A vine, the grape were three שְׁלֹשָׁ֣ה (šə·lō·šāh) Number - masculine singular Strong's 7969: Three, third, thrice branches. שָׂרִיגִ֑ם (śā·rî·ḡim) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8299: Tendril, twig As it וְהִ֤יא (wə·hî) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - third person feminine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are budded, כְפֹרַ֙חַת֙ (ḵə·p̄ō·ra·ḥaṯ) Preposition-k | Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular Strong's 6524: To break forth as a, bud, bloom, to spread, to fly, to flourish its blossoms נִצָּ֔הּ (niṣ·ṣāh) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 5322: A flower, a hawk opened עָלְתָ֣ה (‘ā·lə·ṯāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively and its clusters אַשְׁכְּלֹתֶ֖יהָ (’aš·kə·lō·ṯe·hā) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 811: A bunch of grapes, other fruit ripened הִבְשִׁ֥ילוּ (hiḇ·šî·lū) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 1310: To boil up, cooking, to ripen into grapes. עֲנָבִֽים׃ (‘ă·nā·ḇîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 6025: A grape Links Genesis 40:10 NIVGenesis 40:10 NLT Genesis 40:10 ESV Genesis 40:10 NASB Genesis 40:10 KJV Genesis 40:10 BibleApps.com Genesis 40:10 Biblia Paralela Genesis 40:10 Chinese Bible Genesis 40:10 French Bible Genesis 40:10 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 40:10 And in the vine were three branches (Gen. 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