Genesis 40:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 40:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 40:17 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And in the uppermost basket there was of all manner of bakemeats for Pharaoh; and the birds did eat them out of the bask..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 40:17 — KJV
“And in the uppermost basket there was of all manner of bakemeats for Pharaoh; and the birds did eat them out of the basket upon my head. bakemeats...: Heb. meat of Pharaoh, the work of a baker, or, cook”
— Genesis 40:17 (KJV)
Genesis 40:17 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 40:17
“And in the first day there shall be an holy convocation, and in the seventh day there shall be an holy convocation to you; no manner of work shall be done in them, save that which every man must eat, that only may be done of you. man: Heb. soul”
Shares key themes with Genesis 40:17: manner, eat, heb
“Then it shall be, if ought be committed by ignorance without the knowledge of the congregation, that all the congregation shall offer one young bullock for a burnt offering, for a sweet savour unto the LORD, with his meat offering, and his drink offering, according to the manner, and one kid of the goats for a sin offering. without...: Heb. from the eyes manner: or, ordinance”
Shares key themes with Genesis 40:17: manner, eat, heb
“And the prince of the eunuchs said unto Daniel, I fear my lord the king, who hath appointed your meat and your drink: for why should he see your faces worse liking than the children which are of your sort? then shall ye make me endanger my head to the king. worse...: Heb. sadder sort: or, term, or, continuance?”
Shares key themes with Genesis 40:17: eat, head, heb
“Yet within three days shall Pharaoh lift up thy head from off thee, and shall hang thee on a tree; and the birds shall eat thy flesh from off thee. lift...: or, reckon thee, and take thy office from thee”
Shares key themes with Genesis 40:17: pharaoh, birds, eat
“And to his father he sent after this manner; ten asses laden with the good things of Egypt, and ten she asses laden with corn and bread and meat for his father by the way. laden...: Heb. carrying”
Shares key themes with Genesis 40:17: manner, eat, heb
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