Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Pharaoh was once angry with his servants, and he imprisoned me and the chief baker in the house of the captain of the guard. New Living Translation “Some time ago, you were angry with the chief baker and me, and you imprisoned us in the palace of the captain of the guard. English Standard Version When Pharaoh was angry with his servants and put me and the chief baker in custody in the house of the captain of the guard, Berean Standard Bible Pharaoh was once angry with his servants, and he put me and the chief baker in the custody of the captain of the guard. King James Bible Pharaoh was wroth with his servants, and put me in ward in the captain of the guard's house, both me and the chief baker: New King James Version When Pharaoh was angry with his servants, and put me in custody in the house of the captain of the guard, both me and the chief baker, New American Standard Bible Pharaoh was furious with his servants, and he put me in confinement in the house of the captain of the bodyguard, both me and the chief baker. NASB 1995 “Pharaoh was furious with his servants, and he put me in confinement in the house of the captain of the bodyguard, both me and the chief baker. NASB 1977 “Pharaoh was furious with his servants, and he put me in confinement in the house of the captain of the bodyguard, both me and the chief baker. Legacy Standard Bible Pharaoh was furious with his servants, and he put me in confinement in the house of the captain of the bodyguard, both me and the chief baker. Amplified Bible [Two years ago] Pharaoh was angry with his servants, and he put me in confinement in the house of the captain of the guard, both me and the chief baker. Christian Standard Bible Pharaoh was angry with his servants, and he put me and the chief baker in the custody of the captain of the guards. Holman Christian Standard Bible Pharaoh had been angry with his servants, and he put me and the chief baker in the custody of the captain of the guard. American Standard Version Pharaoh was wroth with his servants, and put me in ward in the house of the captain of the guard, me and the chief baker: Contemporary English Version When you were angry with me and your chief cook, you threw us both in jail in the house of the captain of the guard. English Revised Version Pharaoh was wroth with his servants, and put me in ward in the house of the captain of the guard, me and the chief baker: GOD'S WORD® Translation Some time ago when Pharaoh was angry with his servants, he confined me and the chief baker to the captain of the guard's prison. Good News Translation You were angry with the chief baker and me, and you put us in prison in the house of the captain of the guard. International Standard Version When Pharaoh was angry with some of his servants, he incarcerated me in custody of the captain of the bodyguard, along with Pharaoh's head chef. Majority Standard Bible Pharaoh was once angry with his servants, and he put me and the chief baker in the custody of the captain of the guard. NET Bible Pharaoh was enraged with his servants, and he put me in prison in the house of the captain of the guards--me and the chief baker. New Heart English Bible Pharaoh was angry with his servants and put me in prison in the house of the captain of the guard, me and the chief baker. Webster's Bible Translation Pharaoh was wroth with his servants, and put me in custody in the captain of the guard's house, both me, and the chief baker: World English Bible Pharaoh was angry with his servants, and put me in custody in the house of the captain of the guard, with the chief baker. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionPharaoh has been angry against his servants, and puts me in confinement in the house of the chief of the executioners, me and the chief of the bakers; Young's Literal Translation Pharaoh hath been wroth against his servants, and giveth me into charge in the house of the chief of the executioners, me and the chief of the bakers; Smith's Literal Translation Pharaoh was angry with his servants, and gave me in guard in the house of the chief of the cooks, me and the chief of the bakers. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe king being angry with his servants, commanded me and the chief baker to be cast into the prison of the captain of the soldiers: Catholic Public Domain Version The king, being angry with his servants, ordered me and the chief miller of grain to be forced into the prison of the leader of the military. New American Bible Once, when Pharaoh was angry with his servants, he put me and the chief baker in custody in the house of the chief steward. New Revised Standard Version Once Pharaoh was angry with his servants, and put me and the chief baker in custody in the house of the captain of the guard. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BiblePharaoh was angry with his servants, and put me in the prison in the commander of the guard's house, both me and the chief baker; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Pharaoh was angry with his Servants and cast us in the prison in the house of the Chief of the Guard, me and the Chief Baker: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Pharaoh was wroth with his servants, and put me in the ward of the house of the captain of the guard, me and the chief baker. Brenton Septuagint Translation Pharao was angry with his servants, and put us in prison in the house of the captain of the guard, both me and the chief baker. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Dreams of Pharaoh…9Then the chief cupbearer said to Pharaoh, “Today I recall my failures. 10Pharaoh was once angry with his servants, and he put me and the chief baker in the custody of the captain of the guard. 11One night both the chief baker and I had dreams, and each dream had its own meaning.… Cross References Genesis 40:1-3 Some time later, the king’s cupbearer and baker offended their master, the king of Egypt. / Pharaoh was angry with his two officers, the chief cupbearer and the chief baker, / and imprisoned them in the house of the captain of the guard, the same prison where Joseph was confined. Genesis 39:20 So Joseph’s master took him and had him thrown into the prison where the king’s prisoners were confined. While Joseph was there in the prison, Genesis 40:14-15 But when it goes well for you, please remember me and show me kindness by mentioning me to Pharaoh, that he might bring me out of this prison. / For I was kidnapped from the land of the Hebrews, and even here I have done nothing for which they should have put me in this dungeon.” Genesis 40:23 The chief cupbearer, however, did not remember Joseph; he forgot all about him. Genesis 42:21 Then they said to one another, “Surely we are being punished because of our brother. We saw his anguish when he pleaded with us, but we would not listen. That is why this distress has come upon us.” Genesis 39:21-23 the LORD was with him and extended kindness to him, granting him favor in the eyes of the prison warden. / And the warden put all the prisoners under Joseph’s care, so that he was responsible for all that was done in the prison. / The warden did not concern himself with anything under Joseph’s care, because the LORD was with Joseph and gave him success in whatever he did. Genesis 50:20 As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish a day like this—to preserve the lives of many people. Exodus 12:39 Since their dough had no leaven, the people baked what they had brought out of Egypt into unleavened loaves. For when they had been driven out of Egypt, they could not delay and had not prepared any provisions for themselves. Exodus 1:11 So the Egyptians appointed taskmasters over the Israelites to oppress them with forced labor. As a result, they built Pithom and Rameses as store cities for Pharaoh. Psalm 105:17-19 He sent a man before them—Joseph, sold as a slave. / They bruised his feet with shackles and placed his neck in irons, / until his prediction came true and the word of the LORD proved him right. Acts 7:9-10 Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt. But God was with him / and rescued him from all his troubles. He granted Joseph favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and all his household. Acts 7:18-19 Then another king, who knew nothing of Joseph, arose over Egypt. / He exploited our people and oppressed our fathers, forcing them to abandon their infants so they would die. Acts 7:23-25 When Moses was forty years old, he decided to visit his brothers, the children of Israel. / And when he saw one of them being mistreated, Moses went to his defense and avenged him by striking down the Egyptian who was oppressing him. / He assumed his brothers would understand that God was using him to deliver them, but they did not. Acts 7:34-35 I have indeed seen the oppression of My people in Egypt. I have heard their groaning and have come down to deliver them. Now come, I will send you back to Egypt.’ / This Moses, whom they had rejected with the words, ‘Who made you ruler and judge?’ is the one whom God sent to be their ruler and redeemer through the angel who appeared to him in the bush. Acts 7:9 Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt. But God was with him Treasury of Scripture Pharaoh was wroth with his servants, and put me in ward in the captain of the guard's house, both me and the chief baker: Pharaoh. Genesis 39:20 And Joseph's master took him, and put him into the prison, a place where the king's prisoners were bound: and he was there in the prison. Genesis 40:2,3 And Pharaoh was wroth against two of his officers, against the chief of the butlers, and against the chief of the bakers… captain. Genesis 37:36 And the Midianites sold him into Egypt unto Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh's, and captain of the guard. Jump to Previous Angry Army Baker Bakers Bodyguard Bread-Maker Captain Charge Chief Confinement Custody Executioners Furious Guard House Imprisoned Once Pharaoh Prison Servants Together Ward WrothJump to Next Angry Army Baker Bakers Bodyguard Bread-Maker Captain Charge Chief Confinement Custody Executioners Furious Guard House Imprisoned Once Pharaoh Prison Servants Together Ward WrothGenesis 41 1. Pharaoh has two dreams.9. Joseph interprets them. 33. He gives Pharaoh counsel, and is highly advanced, and married. 46. The seven years of plenty. 50. He begets children. 53. The famine begins. Pharaoh was once angry with his servants This phrase sets the stage for the events that follow, highlighting the absolute authority of Pharaoh in ancient Egypt. Pharaoh's anger reflects the volatile nature of royal favor and the precarious position of those serving in the royal court. In the broader biblical narrative, this incident is part of God's providential plan to elevate Joseph. The anger of a king is a recurring theme in Scripture, often leading to significant outcomes (e.g., Esther 1:12, Daniel 3:19). and he put me and the chief baker in the custody of the captain of the guard Persons / Places / Events 1. PharaohThe ruler of Egypt, considered a god by his people, who had the power to imprison or release individuals at his discretion. 2. Joseph Although not directly mentioned in this verse, he is a central figure in the surrounding account, known for his ability to interpret dreams. 3. Chief Cupbearer The speaker in this verse, who was imprisoned alongside the chief baker and later restored to his position. 4. Chief Baker Another servant of Pharaoh who was imprisoned and later executed, as interpreted by Joseph. 5. Captain of the Guard The official responsible for the prison where Joseph, the cupbearer, and the baker were held. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in TrialsEven in unjust circumstances, God is in control and can use difficult situations for His purposes. Faithfulness in Small Things Joseph's faithfulness in prison, interpreting dreams accurately, led to his eventual rise to power. The Importance of Remembering God's Servants The cupbearer's eventual remembrance of Joseph highlights the importance of acknowledging those who help us. Divine Timing God's timing is perfect, as seen in how Joseph's interpretation of dreams eventually led to his elevation at the right moment. Trust in God's Plan Like Joseph, we should trust that God has a plan for our lives, even when we cannot see it. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Pharaohפַּרְעֹ֖ה (par·‘ōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6547: Pharaoh -- a title of Egypt kings was once angry קָצַ֣ף (qā·ṣap̄) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7107: To crack off, burst out in rage with עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against his servants, עֲבָדָ֑יו (‘ă·ḇā·ḏāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5650: Slave, servant and he put וַיִּתֵּ֨ן (way·yit·tên) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set me אֹתִ֕י (’ō·ṯî) Direct object marker | first person common singular Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case and וְאֵ֖ת (wə·’êṯ) Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case the chief שַׂ֣ר (śar) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8269: Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince baker הָאֹפִֽים׃ (hā·’ō·p̄îm) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 644: To cook, to bake in the custody בְּמִשְׁמַ֗ר (bə·miš·mar) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4929: Place of confinement, jail, prison, guard, watch, observance of the captain שַׂ֥ר (śar) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8269: Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince of the guard. הַטַּבָּחִ֔ים (haṭ·ṭab·bā·ḥîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 2876: A butcher, a lifeguardsman, a cook Links Genesis 41:10 NIVGenesis 41:10 NLT Genesis 41:10 ESV Genesis 41:10 NASB Genesis 41:10 KJV Genesis 41:10 BibleApps.com Genesis 41:10 Biblia Paralela Genesis 41:10 Chinese Bible Genesis 41:10 French Bible Genesis 41:10 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 41:10 Pharaoh was angry with his servants (Gen. 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