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◄ Genesis 41:13►

New International Version
And things turned out exactly as he interpreted them to us: I was restored to my position, and the other man was impaled.”

New Living Translation
And everything happened just as he had predicted. I was restored to my position as cup-bearer, and the chief baker was executed and impaled on a pole.”

English Standard Version
And as he interpreted to us, so it came about. I was restored to my office, and the baker was hanged.”

Berean Standard Bible
And it happened to us just as he had interpreted: I was restored to my position, and the other man was hanged.”

King James Bible
And it came to pass, as he interpreted to us, so it was; me he restored unto mine office, and him he hanged.

New King James Version
And it came to pass, just as he interpreted for us, so it happened. He restored me to my office, and he hanged him.”

New American Standard Bible
And just as he interpreted for us, so it happened;Pharaoh restored me in my office, but he hanged the chief baker.”

NASB 1995
“And just as he interpreted for us, so it happened; he restored me in my office, but he hanged him.”

NASB 1977
“And it came about that just as he interpreted for us, so it happened; he restored me in my office, but he hanged him.”

Legacy Standard Bible
And just as he interpreted for us, so it happened; he restored me in my office, but he hanged him.”

Amplified Bible
And just as he interpreted [the dreams] for us, so it happened; I was restored to my office [as chief cupbearer], and the baker was hanged.”

Christian Standard Bible
It turned out just the way he interpreted them to us: I was restored to my position, and the other man was hanged.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
It turned out just the way he interpreted them to us: I was restored to my position, and the other man was hanged.”

American Standard Version
And it came to pass, as he interpreted to us, so it was; me he restored unto mine office, and him he hanged.

Contemporary English Version
and everything happened just as he said it would. I got my job back, and the cook was put to death.

English Revised Version
And it came to pass, as he interpreted to us, so it was; me he restored unto mine office, and him he hanged.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
What he told us happened: Pharaoh restored me to my position, but he hung the baker on a pole."

Good News Translation
Things turned out just as he said: you restored me to my position, but you executed the baker."

International Standard Version
And what he interpreted for each of us came true! Pharaoh restored me to my responsibilities, but he executed the other man."

NET Bible
It happened just as he had said to us--Pharaoh restored me to my office, but he impaled the baker."

New Heart English Bible
And it happened just the way he interpreted them to us, so it was: I was restored to my office, and he was hanged."

Webster's Bible Translation
And it came to pass, as he interpreted to us, so it was: me he restored to my office, and him he hanged.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
And it happened to us just as he had interpreted: I was restored to my position, and the other man was hanged.”

World English Bible
As he interpreted to us, so it was. He restored me to my office, and he hanged him.”

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
and it comes to pass, as he has interpreted to us so it has been, me he put back on my station, and him he hanged.”

Young's Literal Translation
and it cometh to pass, as he hath interpreted to us so it hath been, me he put back on my station, and him he hanged.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And it will be according to that he interpreted to us, thus it was: me he restored to my place, and him he hung.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And we heard what afterwards the event of the thing proved to be so. For I was restored to my office: and he was hanged upon a gibbet.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Whatever we heard was proven afterwards by the event of the matter. For I was restored to my office, and he was suspended on a cross.”

New American Bible
Things turned out just as he had told us: I was restored to my post, but the other man was impaled.”

New Revised Standard Version
As he interpreted to us, so it turned out; I was restored to my office, and the baker was hanged.”

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And it came to pass, as he interpreted to us, so it was; I was restored to my position, and he was crucified.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And as he interpreted to us, so it happened to us: myself, I would return to my position, and he was crucified.”

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
And it came to pass, as he interpreted to us, so it was: I was restored unto mine office, and he was hanged.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And it came to pass, as he interpreted them to us, so also it happened, both that I was restored to my office, and that he was hanged.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

The Dreams of Pharaoh
…12Now a young Hebrew was there with us, a servant of the captain of the guard. We told him our dreams and he interpreted them for us individually.13And it happened to us just as he had interpreted:I was restored to my position,and the other man was hanged.”

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Cross References

Daniel 2:45-47
And just as you saw a stone being cut out of the mountain without human hands, and it shattered the iron, bronze, clay, silver, and gold, so the great God has told the king what will happen in the future. The dream is true, and its interpretation is trustworthy.” / At this, King Nebuchadnezzar fell on his face, paid homage to Daniel, and ordered that an offering and incense be presented to him. / The king said to Daniel, “Your God is truly the God of gods and Lord of kings, the Revealer of Mysteries, since you were able to reveal this mystery.”

Acts 7:10
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.

Psalm 105:19-22
until his prediction came true and the word of the LORD proved him right. / The king sent and released him; the ruler of peoples set him free. / He made him master of his household, ruler over all his substance, ...

Daniel 4:8-9
But at last, into my presence came Daniel (whose name is Belteshazzar after the name of my god, and in whom is the spirit of the holy gods). And I told him the dream: / “O Belteshazzar, chief of the magicians, I know that the spirit of the holy gods is in you and that no mystery baffles you. So explain to me the visions I saw in my dream, and their interpretation.

1 Samuel 9:6
“Look,” said the servant, “in this city there is a man of God who is highly respected; everything he says surely comes to pass. Let us go there now. Perhaps he will tell us which way to go.”

Daniel 5:12
did this because Daniel, the one he named Belteshazzar, was found to have an extraordinary spirit, as well as knowledge, understanding, and the ability to interpret dreams, explain riddles, and solve difficult problems. Summon Daniel, therefore, and he will give you the interpretation.”

Acts 2:17
‘In the last days, God says, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams.

Daniel 2:19-23
During the night, the mystery was revealed to Daniel in a vision, and he blessed the God of heaven / and declared: “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to Him. / He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. ...

1 Kings 3:28
When all Israel heard of the judgment the king had given, they stood in awe of him, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to administer justice.

Daniel 1:17
To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding in every kind of literature and wisdom. And Daniel had insight into all kinds of visions and dreams.

Acts 16:9-10
During the night, Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and pleading with him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” / As soon as Paul had seen the vision, we got ready to leave for Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them.

Daniel 5:14
I have heard that the spirit of the gods is in you, and that you have insight, intelligence, and extraordinary wisdom.

1 Corinthians 12:10
to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in various tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues.

Daniel 2:28
But there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries, and He has made known to King Nebuchadnezzar what will happen in the latter days. Your dream and the visions that came into your mind as you lay on your bed were these:

Matthew 1:20-21
But after he had pondered these things, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to embrace Mary as your wife, for the One conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. / She will give birth to a Son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.”

Treasury of Scripture

And it came to pass, as he interpreted to us, so it was; me he restored to my office, and him he hanged.

me he restored.

Genesis 40:12,20-22
And Joseph said unto him, Thisis the interpretation of it: The three branchesare three days: …

Jeremiah 1:10
See, I have this day set thee over the nations and over the kingdoms, to root out, and to pull down, and to destroy, and to throw down, to build, and to plant.

Ezekiel 43:3
Andit was according to the appearance of the vision which I saw,even according to the vision that I saw when I came to destroy the city: and the visionswere like the vision that I saw by the river Chebar; and I fell upon my face.

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Genesis 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.

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

And it happened to us just as he had interpreted:
This phrase highlights the accuracy of Joseph's interpretations of dreams, which were given to him by God. In the ancient Near East, dreams were often considered messages from the divine, and Joseph's ability to interpret them correctly demonstrated God's presence and favor in his life. This accuracy also foreshadows Joseph's later interpretation of Pharaoh's dreams, which leads to his rise in power. The fulfillment of Joseph's interpretations underscores the biblical theme of God's sovereignty and faithfulness in fulfilling His promises.

I was restored to my position:
The speaker here is the chief cupbearer, who was reinstated to his role in Pharaoh's court. This restoration signifies the importance of the cupbearer in ancient Egyptian society, as he was responsible for the safety of the king's drink, a position of trust and influence. The restoration also serves as a narrative device to contrast the fates of the two servants, highlighting the theme of divine justice and providence. This event parallels the restoration of Israel after periods of exile and suffering, as seen in the prophetic books.

and the other man was hanged:
The "other man" refers to the chief baker, whose dream Joseph also interpreted. His execution fulfills Joseph's interpretation and serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of sin and disobedience. In the broader biblical narrative, this event can be seen as a type of final judgment, where individuals are held accountable for their actions. The hanging of the baker also prefigures the crucifixion of Christ, where one thief is promised paradise while the other is not, illustrating the themes of judgment and redemption.

Persons / Places / Events

1.Joseph
A Hebrew man who was sold into slavery by his brothers and ended up in Egypt. He was known for his ability to interpret dreams, a gift from God.

2.Pharaoh's Cupbearer
An official in Pharaoh's court who was imprisoned and had a dream interpreted by Joseph. He was later restored to his position, as Joseph had predicted.

3.Pharaoh's Baker
Another official in Pharaoh's court who was imprisoned and had a dream interpreted by Joseph. He was executed, as Joseph had predicted.

4.Pharaoh
The ruler of Egypt who later learns of Joseph's gift of dream interpretation through the cupbearer.

5.Egypt
The land where these events take place, a significant location in the account of Joseph's life and the history of Israel.

Teaching Points

God's Sovereignty in Circumstances
Joseph's ability to interpret dreams was a divine gift. This reminds us that God is in control of all circumstances and can use them for His purposes.

Faithfulness in Adversity
Despite being in prison, Joseph remained faithful and used his God-given gifts. We are called to be faithful in our circumstances, trusting God's plan.

The Importance of Remembering God's Works
The cupbearer eventually remembered Joseph, leading to Joseph's rise. We should remember and testify to God's works in our lives.

God's Timing
Joseph's rise to power came at the right time. We must trust in God's perfect timing for the unfolding of His plans in our lives.

The Role of Witnessing
Joseph's interpretation of dreams was a witness to God's power. Our lives and actions should also be a testimony to God's greatness.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Genesis 41:13?

2.How does Genesis 41:13 demonstrate God's sovereignty in Joseph's life?

3.What role does faith play in interpreting dreams as seen in Genesis 41:13?

4.How can we trust God's timing like Joseph in Genesis 41:13?

5.How does Genesis 41:13 connect to Romans 8:28 about God's purpose?

6.How can we apply Joseph's patience in Genesis 41:13 to our challenges?

7.How does Genesis 41:13 demonstrate God's sovereignty in Joseph's life?

8.What role does divine intervention play in Genesis 41:13?

9.How does Genesis 41:13 reflect the fulfillment of God's promises?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 41?

11.How do the events in Genesis 44 fit coherently with earlier chapters in Genesis, given the discrepancies in character motivations and the sudden moral tension introduced by Joseph's actions?

12.What are the key events in the Book of Genesis?

13.Do the dream accounts and their outcomes in Genesis 40 conflict with any other dream narratives in the Bible regarding divine intervention?

14.Genesis 44:14-17 paints Joseph as fully in control of the situation; is there any external evidence of a Hebrew slave rising to such high-ranking authority in ancient Egypt so quickly?

What Does Genesis 41:13 Mean

And it happened to us

• The cupbearer begins with a simple, eyewitness affirmation: events unfolded exactly as foretold (cf.Genesis 40:20-22).

• His words highlight the faithfulness of God to perform what He reveals (Deuteronomy 18:22;1 Samuel 3:19).

• This reliability of fulfilled word anticipates many later assurances—“Not one word has failed of all His good promise” (1 Kings 8:56).

just as he had interpreted

• Joseph’s interpretation was neither guesswork nor human insight; it was the revelation God granted (Genesis 40:8; 41:16, 25).

• The accuracy underscores that God alone “reveals mysteries” (Daniel 2:28-30) and speaks truth without deviation (Psalm 12:6).

• Fulfilled interpretation builds Pharaoh’s confidence that the new dreams Joseph will shortly explain are equally trustworthy (Genesis 41:32).

I was restored to my position

• The cupbearer’s personal deliverance shows God’s ability to lift up the lowly and set them back in honor (Psalm 113:7-8;Luke 1:52).

• Restoration after judgment affirms God’s mercy toward the repentant (Psalm 40:1-3) and foreshadows the gospel pattern of rescue and reinstatement (Colossians 1:13).

• Pharaoh’s restored trust in the cupbearer also positions him as God’s chosen witness to bring Joseph before the king (Genesis 41:9-14).

and the other man was hanged

• The baker’s fate fulfills Joseph’s sober warning (Genesis 40:19), reminding us that God’s word addresses both rescue and judgment (Hebrews 9:27;Romans 6:23).

• Ancient Egyptian practice often involved impalement or hanging to display royal justice, illustrating the certainty of divine sentence (Deuteronomy 21:22-23;Esther 7:10).

• The contrasting destinies of the two servants mirror the two criminals beside Jesus (Luke 23:39-43): one receives life, the other perishes—emphasizing personal response to revealed truth.

summary

Genesis 41:13 is the cupbearer’s concise testimony that Joseph’s God-given interpretation proved flawless. The verse affirms:

• God’s word never fails, whether promising deliverance or pronouncing judgment.

• Accurate fulfillment authenticates the messenger and invites further trust in what God will say next.

• Restoration and condemnation stand side by side, urging every listener to heed divine revelation with humble faith.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

And it happened
וַיְהִ֛י(way·hî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961:To fall out, come to pass, become, be

to us
לָ֖נוּ(lā·nū)
Preposition | first person common plural
Strong's Hebrew

just as
כַּאֲשֶׁ֥ר(ka·’ă·šer)
Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834:Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

he had interpreted:
פָּֽתַר־(pā·ṯar-)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6622:To open up, interpret

I was restored
הֵשִׁ֥יב(hê·šîḇ)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7725:To turn back, in, to retreat, again

to
עַל־(‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921:Above, over, upon, against

my position,
כַּנִּ֖י(kan·nî)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 3653:A stand, pedestal, station

and the other man was hanged.”
תָלָֽה׃(ṯā·lāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 8518:To suspend

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