Genesis 40:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 40:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 40:2 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Pharaoh was wroth against two of his officers, against the chief of the butlers, and against the chief of the bakers..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 40:2 — KJV
“And Pharaoh was wroth against two of his officers, against the chief of the butlers, and against the chief of the bakers.”
— Genesis 40:2 (KJV)
Genesis 40:2 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 40:2
“And these were the chief of king Solomon's officers, even two hundred and fifty, that bare rule over the people.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 40:2: two, officers, chief
“And the Midianites sold him into Egypt unto Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh's, and captain of the guard. officer: Heb. eunuch: but the word doth signify not only eunuchs, but also chamberlains, courtiers, and officers captain...: or, chief marshal: Heb. chief of the slaughter men, or executioners”
Shares key themes with Genesis 40:2: pharaoh, officers, chief
“And he restored the chief butler unto his butlership again; and he gave the cup into Pharaoh's hand:”
Shares key themes with Genesis 40:2: pharaoh, chief, butlers
“Pharaoh was wroth with his servants, and put me in ward in the captain of the guard's house, both me and the chief baker:”
Shares key themes with Genesis 40:2: pharaoh, wroth, chief
“And Pharaoh commanded the same day the taskmasters of the people, and their officers, saying,”
Shares key themes with Genesis 40:2: pharaoh, officers
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