Genesis 40:12 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

"This is what it means," Joseph said to him. "The three branches are three days.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

And Joseph said unto him, This is the interpretation of it: The three branches are three days:

ASV:

And Joseph said unto him, This is the interpretation of it: the three branches are three days;

BBE:

Then Joseph said, This is the sense of your dream: the three branches are three days;

DBY:

And Joseph said to him, This is the interpretation of it: the three branches are three days.

ERV:

And Joseph said unto him, This is the interpretation of it: the three branches are three days;

JPS:

And Joseph said unto him: 'This is the interpretation of it: the three branches are three days;

WBS:

And Joseph said to him, This is the interpretation of it: The three branches are three days;

WEB:

Joseph said to him, "This is its interpretation: the three branches are three days.

YLT:

And Joseph saith to him, 'This is its interpretation: the three branches are three days;

Genesis 40:12 Cross References

XREF:

Daniel 2:36 "This was the dream; now we will tell its interpretation before the king.

Daniel 4:18 This is the dream which I, King Nebuchadnezzar, have seen. Now you, Belteshazzar, tell me its interpretation, inasmuch as none of the wise men of my kingdom is able to make known to me the interpretation; but you are able, for a spirit of the holy gods is in you.'

Daniel 4:19 "Then Daniel, whose name is Belteshazzar, was appalled for a while as his thoughts alarmed him. The king responded and said, 'Belteshazzar, do not let the dream or its interpretation alarm you.' Belteshazzar replied, 'My lord, if only the dream applied to those who hate you and its interpretation to your adversaries! (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

40:12 And Joseph said unto him, This {d} [is] the interpretation of it: The three branches [are] three days:
(d) He was reassured by the spirit of God, that his interpretation was true.

MHC:

40:1-19 It was not so much the prison that made the butler and baker sad, as their dreams. God has more ways than one to sadden the spirits. Joseph had compassion towards them. Let us be concerned for the sadness of our brethren's countenances. It is often a relief to those that are in trouble to be noticed. Also learn to look into the causes of our own sorrow. Is there a good reason? Is there not comfort sufficient to balance it, whatever it is? Why art thou cast down, O my soul? Joseph was careful to ascribe the glory to God. The chief butler's dream foretold his advancement. The chief baker's dream his death. It was not Joseph's fault that he brought the baker no better tidings. And thus ministers are but interpreters; they cannot make the thing otherwise than it is: if they deal faithfully, and their message prove unpleasing, it is not their fault. Joseph does not reflect upon his brethren that sold him; nor does he reflect on the wrong done him by his mistress and his master, but mildly states his own innocence. When we are called on to clear ourselves, we should carefully avoid, as much as may be, speaking ill of others. Let us be content to prove ourselves innocent, and not upbraid others with their guilt.

CONC:

Branches Dream Interpretation Joseph Sense

Branches Dream Interpretation Joseph Means Sense Three

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