Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When Joseph came to them the next morning, he saw that they were dejected. New Living Translation When Joseph saw them the next morning, he noticed that they both looked upset. English Standard Version When Joseph came to them in the morning, he saw that they were troubled. Berean Standard Bible When Joseph came to them in the morning, he saw that they were distraught. King James Bible And Joseph came in unto them in the morning, and looked upon them, and, behold, they were sad. New King James Version And Joseph came in to them in the morning and looked at them, and saw that they were sad. New American Standard Bible When Joseph came to them in the morning and saw them, behold, they were dejected. NASB 1995 When Joseph came to them in the morning and observed them, behold, they were dejected. NASB 1977 When Joseph came to them in the morning and observed them, behold, they were dejected. Legacy Standard Bible Now Joseph came to them in the morning and saw them, and behold, they were dejected. Amplified Bible When Joseph came to them in the morning and looked at them, [he saw that] they were sad and depressed. Christian Standard Bible When Joseph came to them in the morning, he saw that they looked distraught. Holman Christian Standard Bible When Joseph came to them in the morning, he saw that they looked distraught. American Standard Version And Joseph came in unto them in the morning, and saw them, and, behold, they were sad. Contemporary English Version The next morning, when Joseph went to see the men, he could tell they were upset, English Revised Version And Joseph came in unto them in the morning, and saw them, and, behold, they were sad. GOD'S WORD® Translation When Joseph came to them in the morning, he saw that they were upset. Good News Translation When Joseph came to them in the morning, he saw that they were upset. International Standard Version When Joseph came to see them in the morning, he noticed how downcast they looked! They were both very sad. Majority Standard Bible When Joseph came to them in the morning, he saw that they were distraught. NET Bible When Joseph came to them in the morning, he saw that they were looking depressed. New Heart English Bible Joseph met them in the morning and looked at them and saw that they were sad. Webster's Bible Translation And Joseph came to them in the morning, and looked upon them, and behold, they were sad. World English Bible Joseph came in to them in the morning, and saw them, and saw that they were sad. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Joseph comes to them in the morning, and sees them, and behold, they [are] morose; Young's Literal Translation And Joseph cometh in unto them in the morning, and seeth them, and lo, they are morose; Smith's Literal Translation And Joseph will come to them in the morning, and will see them, and behold, they sad. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd when Joseph was come in to them in the morning, and saw them sad, Catholic Public Domain Version And when Joseph had entered to them in the morning, and had seen them sad, New American Bible When Joseph came to them in the morning, he saw that they looked disturbed. New Revised Standard Version When Joseph came to them in the morning, he saw that they were troubled. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Joseph came in to them in the morning, and saw them, and behold, they were sad. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Yoseph went into them at dawn, and he saw them and behold, they were sad. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Joseph came in unto them in the morning, and saw them, and, behold, they were sad. Brenton Septuagint Translation Joseph went in to them in the morning, and saw them, and they had been troubled. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Cupbearer and the Baker…5both of these men—the Egyptian king’s cupbearer and baker, who were being held in the prison—had a dream on the same night, and each dream had its own meaning. 6When Joseph came to them in the morning, he saw that they were distraught. 7So he asked the officials of Pharaoh who were in custody with him in his master’s house, “Why are your faces so downcast today?”… Cross References Genesis 41:8 In the morning his spirit was troubled, so he summoned all the magicians and wise men of Egypt. Pharaoh told them his dreams, but no one could interpret them for him. Daniel 2:1-3 In the second year of his reign, Nebuchadnezzar had dreams that troubled his spirit, and sleep escaped him. / So the king gave orders to summon the magicians, enchanters, sorcerers, and astrologers to explain his dreams. When they came and stood before the king, / he said to them, “I have had a dream, and my spirit is anxious to understand it.” Daniel 4:5-6 I had a dream, and it frightened me; while I was in my bed, the images and visions in my mind alarmed me. / So I issued a decree that all the wise men of Babylon be brought before me to interpret the dream for me. Nehemiah 2:2 so the king said to me, “Why is your face sad, though you are not ill? This could only be sadness of the heart.” I was overwhelmed with fear 1 Samuel 1:18 “May your maidservant find favor with you,” said Hannah. Then she went on her way, and she began to eat, and her face was no longer downcast. 1 Kings 21:4 So Ahab went to his palace, sullen and angry because Naboth the Jezreelite had told him, “I will not give you the inheritance of my fathers.” He lay down on his bed, turned his face away, and refused to eat. Job 29:24 If I smiled at them, they did not believe it; the light of my countenance was precious. Proverbs 15:13 A joyful heart makes a cheerful countenance, but sorrow of the heart crushes the spirit. Proverbs 17:22 A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones. Ecclesiastes 7:3 Sorrow is better than laughter, for a sad countenance is good for the heart. Matthew 6:16 When you fast, do not be somber like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they already have their full reward. Matthew 26:37-38 He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee and began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed. / Then He said to them, “My soul is consumed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with Me.” Mark 14:33-34 He took with Him Peter, James, and John, and began to be deeply troubled and distressed. / Then He said to them, “My soul is consumed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch.” Luke 24:17 He asked them, “What are you discussing so intently as you walk along?” They stood still, with sadness on their faces. John 16:6 Instead, your hearts are filled with sorrow because I have told you these things. Treasury of Scripture And Joseph came in to them in the morning, and looked on them, and, behold, they were sad. and, behold. Genesis 40:8 And they said unto him, We have dreamed a dream, and there is no interpreter of it. And Joseph said unto them, Do not interpretations belong to God? tell me them, I pray you. Genesis 41:8 And it came to pass in the morning that his spirit was troubled; and he sent and called for all the magicians of Egypt, and all the wise men thereof: and Pharaoh told them his dream; but there was none that could interpret them unto Pharaoh. Daniel 2:1-3 And in the second year of the reign of Nebuchadnezzar Nebuchadnezzar dreamed dreams, wherewith his spirit was troubled, and his sleep brake from him… Jump to Previous Dejected Joseph Morning Morose Observed Sad TroubledJump to Next Dejected Joseph Morning Morose Observed Sad TroubledGenesis 40 1. The chief butler and baker of Pharaoh are also imprisoned.5. Joseph interprets their dreams. 20. They are accomplished according to his interpretation. 23. The ingratitude of the butler, in forgetting Joseph. When Joseph came to them in the morning Joseph, a Hebrew sold into slavery, is now in an Egyptian prison. His rise to a position of trust even in confinement reflects God's providence. The morning signifies a new day, often associated with new beginnings or revelations in Scripture. Joseph's diligence and responsibility are evident as he attends to his duties early. This moment foreshadows his future role as a leader who will interpret dreams and provide solutions, a type of Christ who brings understanding and hope. he saw that they were distraught Persons / Places / Events 1. JosephA Hebrew man sold into slavery by his brothers, now serving in the house of Potiphar in Egypt. He is known for his ability to interpret dreams, a gift from God. 2. The Cupbearer and the Baker Two officials of Pharaoh who were imprisoned with Joseph. They each had a dream that troubled them, which Joseph noticed. 3. The Prison The setting of this event, where Joseph was held after being falsely accused by Potiphar's wife. It is a place of testing and divine appointment for Joseph. 4. Pharaoh The ruler of Egypt, whose officials, the cupbearer and the baker, were imprisoned. 5. Dreams Significant in this account as they are the means through which God communicates future events to Joseph and the officials. Teaching Points God's Presence in TrialsJoseph's ability to notice the distress of others, even in his own difficult circumstances, shows God's presence and purpose in trials. Compassion and Service Joseph's concern for the cupbearer and baker teaches us to be compassionate and serve others, regardless of our own situation. Divine Appointments God orchestrates events and places us in specific situations for His purposes, as seen in Joseph's life. Faithfulness in Small Things Joseph's faithfulness in prison prepares him for greater responsibilities, reminding us to be faithful in all circumstances. God's Sovereignty The account underscores God's control over all events, including dreams and their interpretations.Verses 6, 7. - And Joseph came in unto them in the morning (a proof that Joseph at this time enjoyed comparative freedom from corporeal restraint in the prison), and looked upon them, and, behold, they were sad. The word זֹעֲפִים from זָעַפ, to be angry, originally signifying irate, wrathful, τεταραγμένοι (LXX.), is obviously intended rather to convey the idea of dejection, tristes (Vulgate). And he asked Pharaoh's officers that were With him in the ward of his lord's house, saying, Wherefore look ye so sadly today? - literally, knowing what (־ מַדּוּעַ מָה יָדוּעַ - τί μαθών) are your faces evil, or bad (πρόσωπα σκυθρωπὰ, LXX.; tristier solito, Vulgate), today? Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew When Josephיוֹסֵ֖ף (yō·w·sêp̄) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3130: Joseph -- 'he increases', a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites came וַיָּבֹ֧א (way·yā·ḇō) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go to אֲלֵיהֶ֛ם (’ă·lê·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to them in the morning, בַּבֹּ֑קֶר (bab·bō·qer) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1242: Dawn, morning he saw וַיַּ֣רְא (way·yar) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7200: To see that they looked distraught. זֹעֲפִֽים׃ (zō·‘ă·p̄îm) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 2196: To boil up, to be peevish, angry Links Genesis 40:6 NIVGenesis 40:6 NLT Genesis 40:6 ESV Genesis 40:6 NASB Genesis 40:6 KJV Genesis 40:6 BibleApps.com Genesis 40:6 Biblia Paralela Genesis 40:6 Chinese Bible Genesis 40:6 French Bible Genesis 40:6 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 40:6 Joseph came in to them (Gen. 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