Genesis 40:14-16
Amplified Bible
14 Only think of me when it goes well with you, and please show me kindness by mentioning me to Pharaoh and get me out of this house. 15 For in fact I was [a]taken (stolen) from the land of the Hebrews by [unlawful] force, and even here I have done nothing for which they should put me in the dungeon.”
16 When the chief baker saw that the interpretation [of the dream] was good, he said to Joseph, “I also dreamed, and [in my dream] there were three cake baskets on my head;
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- Genesis 40:15 The word here is much less personal than “kidnap.” Joseph was considered a “thing”—not a person.
Genesis 40:14-16
New International Version
14 But when all goes well with you, remember me(A) and show me kindness;(B) mention me to Pharaoh(C) and get me out of this prison. 15 I was forcibly carried off from the land of the Hebrews,(D) and even here I have done nothing to deserve being put in a dungeon.”(E)
16 When the chief baker(F) saw that Joseph had given a favorable interpretation,(G) he said to Joseph, “I too had a dream: On my head were three baskets(H) of bread.[a]
Footnotes
- Genesis 40:16 Or three wicker baskets
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