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.

— Genesis 40:17, King James Version
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Context

This verse from Genesis Chapter 40 connects to 2 cross-references. In prison, Joseph correctly interprets the dreams of Pharaoh's cupbearer and baker: the cupbearer will be restored in three days, the baker will be hanged in three days. Both interpretations prove accurate, but the restored cupbearer forgets to mention Joseph …

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Other Translations

ASV

and in the uppermost basket there was of all manner of baked food for Pharaoh; and the birds did eat them out of the basket upon my head.

YLT

and in the uppermost basket <FI>are<Fi> of all <FI>kinds<Fi> of Pharaoh's food, work of a baker; and the birds are eating them out of the basket, from off my head.'

BBE

And in the top basket were all sorts of cooked meats for Pharaoh; and the birds were taking them out of the baskets on my head.

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