Genesis 40:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 40:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 40:16 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "When the chief baker saw that the interpretation was good, he said unto Joseph, I also was in my dream, and, behold, I h..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 40:16 — KJV
“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: white: or, full of holes”
— Genesis 40:16 (KJV)
Genesis 40:16 in Context — About the Book of Genesis
Genesis is the book of beginnings — creation, the fall, the flood, and the call of Abraham. It answers the oldest questions: where we came from, why the world is broken, and how God begins His rescue plan through one family. Every major theme in the Bible is planted here as a seed.
Cross-References for Genesis 40:16
“And I saw in my dream, and, behold, seven ears came up in one stalk, full and good:”
Shares key themes with Genesis 40:16: saw, good, dream
“And, behold, Amariah the chief priest is over you in all matters of the LORD; and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, for all the king's matters: also the Levites shall be officers before you. Deal courageously, and the LORD shall be with the good. Deal...: Heb. Take courage and do”
Shares key themes with Genesis 40:16: chief, good, also
“And Azariah the chief priest, and all the priests, looked upon him, and, behold, he was leprous in his forehead, and they thrust him out from thence; yea, himself hasted also to go out, because the LORD had smitten him.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 40:16: chief, also, behold
“And the chief butler told his dream to Joseph, and said to him, In my dream, behold, a vine was before me;”
Shares key themes with Genesis 40:16: chief, joseph, dream
“And Joseph answered and said, This is the interpretation thereof: The three baskets are three days:”
Shares key themes with Genesis 40:16: interpretation, joseph, three
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