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Genesis Chapter 40
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And it came to pass after these things/words {dabar}, {Note; RBT says one of the two had offended the king, put the king did not know which it really was. Apparently someone attempted to kill the Pharaoh. So, he put them both in prison until he could investigate further. The 'Chief 'cup-bearer' was the Pharaoh's 'Number one man in foreign affairs' - like duke or baron - he was also the wine taster' and advisor on foreign affairs. He stood to the right of King and made the formal presentation to Pharaoh. The next noble called by KJV the 'Chief baker' was in charge of protecting food from those who wanted to poison the Pharaoh - another great Nobleman. But, his title is more accurately the chief minister of internal affairs.}
2~~And
Pharaoh kept on being agree
3~~And
he {the Pharaoh} kept on putting them
4~~And
the 'chief of the police system' {Potiphar}, {Note: RBT says that Potiphar found out that Joseph was now in a cushy position in the prison. So, in his emotional rage, he had the head of the prison take away Joseph's responsibilities and made his the personal 'body slave' of these noblemen (as was the custom in putting a nobleman in prison, he had a personal slave to serve him). So now Joseph is not only in prison, but a slave to other prisoners! But Joseph will rely on the Lord!}
5~~And
they {these two noblemen}
6~~And
Joseph kept on coming in to them in the morning,
7~~And
he kept on enquiring of the Pharaoh's officers/noblemen
8~~And
they kept on saying unto him,
9-11~~And
the chief/Prince of the 'cup-bearers' {foreign ministers},
12-15~~And
Joseph kept on saying unto him, {Note: After the interpretation from God, Joseph fails with saying 'think on me' to the foreign minister! Joseph put his trust in MAN instead of putting his trust in the LORD. Then he went on to say 'poor innocent me'. So what? What does that do? Nothing. When you have troubles, put them in the LORDS hand! God will NOT let you down! But 'man' will always let you down. And, he will. So, this mistake means Joseph will spend two more years in prison.}
{Internal
Minister Heard Good News So Wants His Dream Interpreted}
18-19~~And
Joseph kept on answering {`anah}
20~~And
it came to pass the third day -
21~~And
he caused the restoration
22~~But
he hanged the chief of the 'food tasters'
{Foreign
Minister Does Not Honor Joseph's Request for Freedom} {Note: Here is God's punishment of Joseph. This man's job required the remembering of all foreigners names - to present them to the king. Yet, now, with nothing but gratitude for Joseph - he totally 'forgot him'. This is divine discipline from God. When Joseph becomes Prime Minister he MUST know to rely on the Lord, NOT to rely on the Pharaoh - so here Joseph learns this great lesson. 'Cursing is turned to blessing . . . and as always 'all things work together for good for those who love Him' (Romans 8:28).} {Note: RBT says the next verse goes better with Chapter 40 "And it came to pass at the end of two full years . . .". Joseph's discipline keeps him in prison 2 years.} ************************************************** Joshua_Sozo and Syndein are the Trademarks of Syndein a California DBA of Kenneth Sidley & Associates, Inc., a California Corporation. All rights reserved. Copyright© Syndein 1982-2010. All rights reserved. This page is sponsored by Kenneth Sidley, CPA, an Orange County California CPA (949) 706-3133. Please call Ken for high quality, low cost CPA services in Orange County California. This includes audit, review, compilation, tax returns, Quickbooks, and business consulting services. This page is sponsored by Moxxor For Pain Free Living. Moxxor is a highly concentrated Omega 3 product that has reduced inflammation in this writer. Please go to this website to read more about Moxxor.
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