Genesis 40:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 40:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 40:20 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And it came to pass the third day, which was Pharaoh's birthday, that he made a feast unto all his servants: and he lift..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 40:20 — KJV
“And it came to pass the third day, which was Pharaoh's birthday, that he made a feast unto all his servants: and he lifted up the head of the chief butler and of the chief baker among his servants. lifted...: or, reckoned”
— Genesis 40:20 (KJV)
Genesis 40:20 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 40:20
“And it came to pass at the end of three days after they had made a league with them, that they heard that they were their neighbours, and that they dwelt among them.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 40:20: came, pass, day
“It came even to pass on the third day, that, behold, a man came out of the camp from Saul with his clothes rent, and earth upon his head: and so it was, when he came to David, that he fell to the earth, and did obeisance.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 40:20: came, pass, third
“And it came to pass, as soon as he had made an end of speaking, that, behold, the king's sons came, and lifted up their voice and wept: and the king also and all his servants wept very sore. very...: Heb. with a great weeping greatly”
Shares key themes with Genesis 40:20: came, pass, made
“And it came to pass in the seven and thirtieth year of the captivity of Jehoiachin king of Judah, in the twelfth month, in the five and twentieth day of the month, that Evilmerodach king of Babylon in the first year of his reign lifted up the head of Jehoiachin king of Judah, and brought him forth out of prison,”
Shares key themes with Genesis 40:20: came, pass, day
“He that feared the word of the LORD among the servants of Pharaoh made his servants and his cattle flee into the houses:”
Shares key themes with Genesis 40:20: pharaoh, made, servants
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