Genesis 41:13
New International Version
And things turned out exactly as he interpreted them to us: I was restored to my position, and the other man was impaled.”

New Living Translation
And everything happened just as he had predicted. I was restored to my position as cup-bearer, and the chief baker was executed and impaled on a pole.”

English Standard Version
And as he interpreted to us, so it came about. I was restored to my office, and the baker was hanged.”

Berean Standard Bible
And it happened to us just as he had interpreted: I was restored to my position, and the other man was hanged.”

King James Bible
And it came to pass, as he interpreted to us, so it was; me he restored unto mine office, and him he hanged.

New King James Version
And it came to pass, just as he interpreted for us, so it happened. He restored me to my office, and he hanged him.”

New American Standard Bible
And just as he interpreted for us, so it happened; Pharaoh restored me in my office, but he hanged the chief baker.”

NASB 1995
“And just as he interpreted for us, so it happened; he restored me in my office, but he hanged him.”

NASB 1977
“And it came about that just as he interpreted for us, so it happened; he restored me in my office, but he hanged him.”

Legacy Standard Bible
And just as he interpreted for us, so it happened; he restored me in my office, but he hanged him.”

Amplified Bible
And just as he interpreted [the dreams] for us, so it happened; I was restored to my office [as chief cupbearer], and the baker was hanged.”

Christian Standard Bible
It turned out just the way he interpreted them to us: I was restored to my position, and the other man was hanged.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
It turned out just the way he interpreted them to us: I was restored to my position, and the other man was hanged.”

American Standard Version
And it came to pass, as he interpreted to us, so it was; me he restored unto mine office, and him he hanged.

Contemporary English Version
and everything happened just as he said it would. I got my job back, and the cook was put to death.

English Revised Version
And it came to pass, as he interpreted to us, so it was; me he restored unto mine office, and him he hanged.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
What he told us happened: Pharaoh restored me to my position, but he hung the baker on a pole."

Good News Translation
Things turned out just as he said: you restored me to my position, but you executed the baker."

International Standard Version
And what he interpreted for each of us came true! Pharaoh restored me to my responsibilities, but he executed the other man."

Majority Standard Bible
And it happened to us just as he had interpreted: I was restored to my position, and the other man was hanged.?

NET Bible
It happened just as he had said to us--Pharaoh restored me to my office, but he impaled the baker."

New Heart English Bible
And it happened just the way he interpreted them to us, so it was: I was restored to my office, and he was hanged."

Webster's Bible Translation
And it came to pass, as he interpreted to us, so it was: me he restored to my office, and him he hanged.

World English Bible
As he interpreted to us, so it was. He restored me to my office, and he hanged him.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and it comes to pass, as he has interpreted to us so it has been, me he put back on my station, and him he hanged.”

Young's Literal Translation
and it cometh to pass, as he hath interpreted to us so it hath been, me he put back on my station, and him he hanged.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And it will be according to that he interpreted to us, thus it was: me he restored to my place, and him he hung.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And we heard what afterwards the event of the thing proved to be so. For I was restored to my office: and he was hanged upon a gibbet.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Whatever we heard was proven afterwards by the event of the matter. For I was restored to my office, and he was suspended on a cross.”

New American Bible
Things turned out just as he had told us: I was restored to my post, but the other man was impaled.”

New Revised Standard Version
As he interpreted to us, so it turned out; I was restored to my office, and the baker was hanged.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And it came to pass, as he interpreted to us, so it was; I was restored to my position, and he was crucified.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And as he interpreted to us, so it happened to us: myself, I would return to my position, and he was crucified.”
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And it came to pass, as he interpreted to us, so it was: I was restored unto mine office, and he was hanged.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And it came to pass, as he interpreted them to us, so also it happened, both that I was restored to my office, and that he was hanged.

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Context
The Dreams of Pharaoh
12Now 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. 13And it happened to us just as he had interpreted: I was restored to my position, and the other man was hanged.”

Cross References
Daniel 2:45-47
And just as you saw a stone being cut out of the mountain without human hands, and it shattered the iron, bronze, clay, silver, and gold, so the great God has told the king what will happen in the future. The dream is true, and its interpretation is trustworthy.” / At this, King Nebuchadnezzar fell on his face, paid homage to Daniel, and ordered that an offering and incense be presented to him. / The king said to Daniel, “Your God is truly the God of gods and Lord of kings, the Revealer of Mysteries, since you were able to reveal this mystery.”

Acts 7:10
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.

Psalm 105:19-22
until his prediction came true and the word of the LORD proved him right. / The king sent and released him; the ruler of peoples set him free. / He made him master of his household, ruler over all his substance, ...

Daniel 4:8-9
But at last, into my presence came Daniel (whose name is Belteshazzar after the name of my god, and in whom is the spirit of the holy gods). And I told him the dream: / “O Belteshazzar, chief of the magicians, I know that the spirit of the holy gods is in you and that no mystery baffles you. So explain to me the visions I saw in my dream, and their interpretation.

1 Samuel 9:6
“Look,” said the servant, “in this city there is a man of God who is highly respected; everything he says surely comes to pass. Let us go there now. Perhaps he will tell us which way to go.”

Daniel 5:12
did this because Daniel, the one he named Belteshazzar, was found to have an extraordinary spirit, as well as knowledge, understanding, and the ability to interpret dreams, explain riddles, and solve difficult problems. Summon Daniel, therefore, and he will give you the interpretation.”

Acts 2:17
‘In the last days, God says, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams.

Daniel 2:19-23
During the night, the mystery was revealed to Daniel in a vision, and he blessed the God of heaven / and declared: “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to Him. / He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. ...

1 Kings 3:28
When all Israel heard of the judgment the king had given, they stood in awe of him, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to administer justice.

Daniel 1:17
To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding in every kind of literature and wisdom. And Daniel had insight into all kinds of visions and dreams.

Acts 16:9-10
During the night, Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and pleading with him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” / As soon as Paul had seen the vision, we got ready to leave for Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them.

Daniel 5:14
I have heard that the spirit of the gods is in you, and that you have insight, intelligence, and extraordinary wisdom.

1 Corinthians 12:10
to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in various tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues.

Daniel 2:28
But there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries, and He has made known to King Nebuchadnezzar what will happen in the latter days. Your dream and the visions that came into your mind as you lay on your bed were these:

Matthew 1:20-21
But after he had pondered these things, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to embrace Mary as your wife, for the One conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. / She will give birth to a Son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.”


Treasury of Scripture

And it came to pass, as he interpreted to us, so it was; me he restored to my office, and him he hanged.

me he restored.

Genesis 40:12,20-22
And Joseph said unto him, This is the interpretation of it: The three branches are three days: …

Jeremiah 1:10
See, I have this day set thee over the nations and over the kingdoms, to root out, and to pull down, and to destroy, and to throw down, to build, and to plant.

Ezekiel 43:3
And it was according to the appearance of the vision which I saw, even according to the vision that I saw when I came to destroy the city: and the visions were like the vision that I saw by the river Chebar; and I fell upon my face.

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Genesis 41
1. Pharaoh has two dreams.
9. Joseph interprets them.
33. He gives Pharaoh counsel, and is highly advanced, and married.
46. The seven years of plenty.
50. He begets children.
53. The famine begins.














And it happened
This phrase underscores the fulfillment of prophecy and divine revelation. In the Hebrew text, the word used here is "וַיְהִי" (vayehi), which is often used to denote the unfolding of events in a narrative. It emphasizes the certainty and reliability of God's word, as spoken through His servant Joseph. This serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty and the assurance that His plans will come to pass, reinforcing the faith of believers in the trustworthiness of divine promises.

just as he had interpreted for us
The phrase highlights Joseph's God-given ability to interpret dreams accurately. The Hebrew root for "interpreted" is "פָּתַר" (pathar), which means to interpret or explain. Joseph's interpretations were not based on human wisdom but were revelations from God. This demonstrates the importance of spiritual gifts and the role they play in God's plan. It also serves as a testament to Joseph's faithfulness and integrity, as he gives credit to God for his abilities.

I was restored to my position
This part of the verse speaks to the fulfillment of the cupbearer's dream, as interpreted by Joseph. The restoration to his position signifies redemption and the grace of God in restoring individuals to their rightful place. It is a powerful reminder of God's ability to restore and redeem, even when circumstances seem dire. The historical context here reflects the practices of ancient Egyptian courts, where positions could be reinstated or revoked based on the ruler's favor.

and the other man was hanged
This phrase refers to the fate of the chief baker, whose dream also came to pass as Joseph had interpreted. The Hebrew word for "hanged" is "תָּלָה" (talah), which can mean to hang or impale, reflecting the severe justice of ancient times. This serves as a sobering reminder of the consequences of sin and the reality of divine justice. It also highlights the stark contrast between the outcomes of the two men, illustrating the themes of judgment and mercy that run throughout Scripture.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And it happened
וַיְהִ֛י (way·hî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

to us
לָ֖נוּ (lā·nū)
Preposition | first person common plural
Strong's Hebrew

just as
כַּאֲשֶׁ֥ר (ka·’ă·šer)
Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

he had interpreted:
פָּֽתַר־ (pā·ṯar-)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6622: To open up, interpret

I was restored
הֵשִׁ֥יב (hê·šîḇ)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again

to
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

my position,
כַּנִּ֖י (kan·nî)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 3653: A stand, pedestal, station

and the other man was hanged.”
תָלָֽה׃ (ṯā·lāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 8518: To suspend


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