Genesis 40:15
For indeed I was stolen away out of the land of the Hebrews: and here also have I done nothing that they should put me into the dungeon.
Genesis 40:15 in other translations
| BSB | 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.” |
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| WEB | For indeed, I was stolen away out of the land of the Hebrews, and here also I have done nothing that they should put me into the dungeon.” |
| ASV | for indeed I was stolen away out of the land of the Hebrews: and here also have I done nothing that they should put me into the dungeon. |
| YLT | for I was really stolen from the land of the Hebrews; and here also have I done nothing that they have put me in the pit.' |
| DARBY | for indeed I was stolen out of the land of the Hebrews, and here also have I done nothing that they should put me into the dungeon. |
| BBE | For truly I was taken by force from the land of the Hebrews; and I have done nothing for which I might be put in prison. |
| Webster | For indeed I was stolen away from the land of the Hebrews: and here also have I done nothing that they should put me into the dungeon. |
What does Genesis 40:15 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 40:12-15
12-15. Joseph said, ... This is the interpretation--Speaking as an inspired interpreter, he told the butler that within three days he would be restored to all the honors and privileges of his office; and while making that joyful announcement, he earnestly bespoke the officer's influence for his own liberation. Nothing has hitherto met us in the record indicative of Joseph's feelings; but this earnest appeal reveals…
Adam Clarke's Commentary
Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Genesis 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…
Genesis 40:15 in the original Hebrew
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Cross references for Genesis 40:15
- 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.
- 1 Peter 3:17-18
For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing. For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:
- John 15:25
But this cometh to pass, that the word might be fulfilled that is written in their law, They hated me without a cause.
- Acts 25:10-11
Then said Paul, I stand at Cesar’s judgment seat, where I ought to be judged: to the Jews have I done no wrong, as thou very well knowest. For if I be an offender, or have committed any thing worthy of death, I refuse not to die: but if there be none of these things whereof these accuse me, no man may deliver me unto them. I appeal unto Cesar.
- Genesis 39:8-12
But he refused, and said unto his master’s wife, Behold, my master wotteth not what is with me in the house, and he hath committed all that he hath to my hand; There is none greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back any thing from me but thee, because thou art his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God? And it came to pass, as she spake to Joseph day by day, that he hearkened not unto her, to lie by her, or to be with her. And it came to pass about this time, that Joseph went into the house to do his business; and there was none of the men of the house there within. …
- Daniel 6:22
My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions’ mouths, that they have not hurt me: forasmuch as before him innocency was found in me; and also before thee, O king, have I done no hurt.
- Deuteronomy 24:7
If a man be found stealing any of his brethren of the children of Israel, and maketh merchandise of him, or selleth him; then that thief shall die; and thou shalt put evil away from among you.
- 1 Timothy 1:10
For whoremongers, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there be any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine;
- Psalms 59:3-4
For, lo, they lie in wait for my soul: the mighty are gathered against me; not for my transgression, nor for my sin, O Lord. They run and prepare themselves without my fault: awake to help me, and behold.
- Acts 24:12-21
And they neither found me in the temple disputing with any man, neither raising up the people, neither in the synagogues, nor in the city: Neither can they prove the things whereof they now accuse me. But this I confess unto thee, that after the way which they call heresy, so worship I the God of my fathers, believing all things which are written in the law and in the prophets: And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust. …
- Exodus 21:16
And he that stealeth a man, and selleth him, or if he be found in his hand, he shall surely be put to death.
- John 10:32
Jesus answered them, Many good works have I shewed you from my Father; for which of those works do ye stone me?
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Context
- Genesis 40:14
But think on me when it shall be well with thee, and shew kindness, I pray thee, unto me, and make mention of me unto Pharaoh, and bring me out of this house:
- Genesis 40:15
For indeed I was stolen away out of the land of the Hebrews: and here also have I done nothing that they should put me into the dungeon.
- Genesis 40:16
When the chief baker saw that the interpretation was good, he said unto Joseph, I also was in my dream, and, behold, I had three white baskets on my head:
Genesis 40:15 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Porque hurtado he sido de la tierra de los Hebreos; y tampoco he hecho aquí porqué me hubiesen de poner en la cárcel. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | car j’ai été volé du pays des Hébreux; et ici non plus je n’ai rien fait pour qu’on me mette dans la fosse. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | denn gestohlen bin ich aus dem Lande der Hebräer, und auch hier habe ich gar nichts getan, daß sie mich in den Kerker gesetzt haben. |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | quia furto sublatus sum de terra Hebræorum, et hic innocens in lacum missus sum. |