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Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Genesis 40 - Introduction

The chief butler and chief baker of Pharaoh relate their dreams to Joseph. He interprets the dreams, which after three days are fulfilled according to his interpretation.

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See also Genesis 40 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    (E.) Joseph interprets the Dreams of Pharaoh's Officers The contents of this chapter are from E. Joseph's master (cf. Genesis 37:36) is the officer in whose house is the prison; and he commits to the...

  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

    PART THIRTY-SIX RECAPITULATION: SURVEY OF THE PATRIARCHAL AGE From _A Class-Book of Old Testament History,_ pp. 73-76 by G. F. Maclear, D.D. Published by Macmillan, London, 1881, now long out of pri...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:1 God (a-4) Heb. _ Elohim_ , the plural of _ Eloah_ , 'the Supreme'. It is Deity in the absolute sense. _ Elohim_ will, in the text, appear only in the name of _ Jehovah Elohim_ ; moreover, when _...

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO GENESIS 40 The history of this chapter is, the imprisonment of two of Pharaoh's officers, his chief butler and chief baker, who by the captain of the guard were made the charge of Jos...

  • Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    _A.M. 2284. B.C. 1720._ In this chapter things are working toward Joseph's advancement. (1,) _ Two of Pharaoh's servants are committed to prison, and there, to Joseph's care, and so become witnesses...

  • KJV Original Language Details

    1 The Butler and Baker of Pharaoh in prison. 4 Ioseph hath charge of them. 5 He interpreteth their dreames. 20 They come to passe according to his interpretation. 23 The ingratitude of the Butler....

  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

    * The chief butler and baker of Pharaoh in prison, Their dreams interpreted by Joseph. (1-19) The ingratitude of the chief butler. (20-23)...

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