Genesis 40:4 Parallel Translations

The captain of the guard assigned them to Joseph, and he took care of them. After they had been confined for some time,(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

And the captain of the guard charged Joseph with them, and he served them: and they continued a season in ward.

ASV:

And the captain of the guard charged Joseph with them, and he ministered unto them: and they continued a season in ward.

BBE:

And the captain put them in Joseph's care, and he did what was needed for them; and they were kept in prison for some time.

DBY:

And the captain of the life-guard appointed Joseph to them, that he should attend on them. And they were several days in custody.

ERV:

And the captain of the guard charged Joseph with them, and he ministered unto them: and they continued a season in ward.

JPS:

And the captain of the guard charged Joseph to be with them, and he ministered unto them; and they continued a season in ward.

WBS:

And the captain of the guard charged Joseph with them, and he served them; and they continued a season in custody.

WEB:

The captain of the guard assigned them to Joseph, and he took care of them. They stayed in prison many days.

YLT:

and the chief of the executioners chargeth Joseph with them, and he serveth them; and they are days in charge.

Genesis 40:4 Cross References

XREF:

Genesis 40:3 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.

Genesis 40:5 Then the cupbearer and the baker for the king of Egypt, who were confined in jail, both had a dream the same night, each man with his own dream and each dream with its own interpretation. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

WES:

40:4 The captain of the guard, which was Potiphar, charged Joseph with them - Which intimates that he began now to be reconciled to him.

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:

Appointed Assigned Attend Attended Bodyguard Captain Care Charge Charged Chargeth Chief Confinement Continued Custody Executioners Guard Joseph Joseph's Kept Life-guard Ministered Needed Prison Season Served Serveth Several Stayed Waited Ward

Appointed Assigned Attend Attended Bodyguard Captain Care Charge Charged Chargeth Chief Confinement Continued Custody Executioners Guard Joseph Joseph's Kept Life-Guard Ministered Needed Prison Season Served Serveth Time Waited Ward

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