Genesis 40:22 But Pharaoh hanged the chief baker, just as Joseph had described to them in his interpretation.

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New International Version
but he impaled the chief baker, just as Joseph had said to them in his interpretation.

New Living Translation
But Pharaoh impaled the chief baker, just as Joseph had predicted when he interpreted his dream.

English Standard Version
But he hanged the chief baker, as Joseph had interpreted to them.

Berean Standard Bible
But Pharaoh hanged the chief baker, just as Joseph had described to them in his interpretation.

Berean Literal Bible
And the chief of the bakers he hanged, as Joseph had interpreted to them.

King James Bible
But he hanged the chief baker: as Joseph had interpreted to them.

New King James Version
But he hanged the chief baker, as Joseph had interpreted to them.

New American Standard Bible
but he hanged the chief baker, just as Joseph had interpreted to them.

NASB 1995
but he hanged the chief baker, just as Joseph had interpreted to them.

NASB 1977
but he hanged the chief baker, just as Joseph had interpreted to them.

Legacy Standard Bible
but he hanged the chief baker, just as Joseph had interpreted to them.

Amplified Bible
but Pharaoh hanged the chief baker, just as Joseph had interpreted [the meaning of the dreams] to them.

Berean Annotated Bible
But Pharaoh hanged the chief baker, just as Joseph (YHWH has added) had described to them in his interpretation \had interpreted to them/.

Christian Standard Bible
But Pharaoh hanged the chief baker, just as Joseph had explained to them.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But Pharaoh hanged the chief baker, just as Joseph had explained to them.

American Standard Version
but he hanged the chief baker: as Joseph had interpreted to them.

Contemporary English Version
and had the cook put to death. Everything happened just as Joseph had said it would,

English Revised Version
but he hanged the chief baker: as Joseph had interpreted to them.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
But he hung the chief baker just as Joseph had said in his interpretation.

Good News Translation
but he executed the chief baker. It all happened just as Joseph had said.

International Standard Version
but he beheaded and hanged the head chef, just as Joseph had interpreted for them.

NET Bible
but the chief baker he impaled, just as Joseph had predicted.

New Heart English Bible
but he hanged the chief baker, as Joseph had interpreted to them.

Webster's Bible Translation
But he hanged the chief baker: as Joseph had interpreted to them.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
But Pharaoh hanged the chief baker, just as Joseph had described to them in his interpretation.

World English Bible
but he hanged the chief baker, as Joseph had interpreted to them.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
and the chief of the bakers he has hanged, as Joseph has interpreted to them;

Berean Literal Bible
And the chief of the bakers he hanged, as Joseph had interpreted to them.

Young's Literal Translation
and the chief of the bakers he hath hanged, as Joseph hath interpreted to them;

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will hang the chief of the bakers, according to what Joseph interpreted to them.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
The other he hanged on a gibbet, that the truth of the interpreter might be shewn.

Catholic Public Domain Version
the other he hanged on a gallows, and thus the truth of the interpreter of dreams was proven.

New American Bible
but the chief baker he impaled—just as Joseph had told them in his interpretation.

New Revised Standard Version
but the chief baker he hanged, just as Joseph had interpreted to them.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
But he crucified the chief baker, as Joseph had interpreted to them.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the Chief Baker he crucified, as Yoseph interpreted to them.

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
But he hanged the chief baker, as Joseph had interpreted to them.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he hanged the chief baker, as Joseph, interpreted to them.

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Context

The Cupbearer and the Baker
…21Pharaoh restored the chief cupbearer to his position, so that he once again placed the cup in Pharaoh’s hand. 22But Pharaoh hanged the chief baker, just as Joseph had described to them in his interpretation. 23The chief cupbearer, however, did not remember Joseph; he forgot all about him.…

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Cross References

But Pharaoh hanged the chief baker,

Esther 7:10
So they hanged Haman on the gallows he had prepared for Mordecai. Then the fury of the king subsided.

Joshua 8:29
He hung the king of Ai on a tree until evening, and at sunset Joshua commanded that they take down the body from the tree and throw it down at the entrance of the city gate. And over it they raised a large pile of rocks, which remains to this day.

2 Samuel 21:9
And he delivered them into the hands of the Gibeonites, and they hanged them on the hill before the LORD. So all seven of them fell together; they were put to death in the first days of the harvest, at the beginning of the barley harvest.

just as Joseph had described to them in his interpretation.

Genesis 41:13
And it happened to us just as he had interpreted: I was restored to my position, and the other man was hanged.”

Deuteronomy 18:22
When a prophet speaks in the name of the LORD and the message does not come to pass or come true, that is a message the LORD has not spoken. The prophet has spoken presumptuously. Do not be afraid of him.

1 Samuel 3:19
And Samuel grew, and the LORD was with him, and He let none of Samuel’s words fall to the ground.

Genesis 41:10-11
Pharaoh was once angry with his servants, and he put me and the chief baker in the custody of the captain of the guard. / One night both the chief baker and I had dreams, and each dream had its own meaning.

Genesis 39:20
So Joseph’s master took him and had him thrown into the prison where the king’s prisoners were confined. While Joseph was there in the prison,

Genesis 41:21-23
When they had devoured them, however, no one could tell that they had done so; their appearance was as ugly as it had been before. Then I awoke. / In my dream I also saw seven heads of grain, plump and ripe, growing on a single stalk. / After them, seven other heads of grain sprouted—withered, thin, and scorched by the east wind.

Genesis 41:9
Then the chief cupbearer said to Pharaoh, “Today I recall my failures.

Genesis 37:36
Meanwhile, the Midianites sold Joseph in Egypt to Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh and captain of the guard.

Genesis 42:21
Then they said to one another, “Surely we are being punished because of our brother. We saw his anguish when he pleaded with us, but we would not listen. That is why this distress has come upon us.”

Genesis 50:20
As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish a day like this—to preserve the lives of many people.

Exodus 12:29
Now at midnight the LORD struck down every firstborn male in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh, who sat on his throne, to the firstborn of the prisoner in the dungeon, as well as all the firstborn among the livestock.

Matthew 27:3-5
When Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was filled with remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders. / “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood,” he said. “What is that to us?” they replied. “You bear the responsibility.” / So Judas threw the silver into the temple and left. Then he went away and hanged himself.

Matthew 14:10
and sent to have John beheaded in the prison.

Treasury of Scripture

But he hanged the chief baker: as Joseph had interpreted to them.

he hanged.

Genesis 40:8,19
And they said unto him, We have dreamed a dream, and there is no interpreter of it. And Joseph said unto them, Do not interpretations belong to God? tell me them, I pray you…

Genesis 41:11-13,16
And we dreamed a dream in one night, I and he; we dreamed each man according to the interpretation of his dream…

Jeremiah 23:28
The prophet that hath a dream, let him tell a dream; and he that hath my word, let him speak my word faithfully. What is the chaff to the wheat? saith the LORD.

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Genesis 40

1. The chief butler and baker of Pharaoh are also imprisoned.
5. Joseph interprets their dreams.
20. They are accomplished according to his interpretation.
23. The ingratitude of the butler, in forgetting Joseph.

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But Pharaoh hanged the chief baker,

This phrase indicates the fulfillment of Joseph's interpretation of the chief baker's dream. In ancient Egypt, hanging was a common method of execution, often involving impalement or suspension. The baker's execution reflects the severe consequences for those who displeased Pharaoh, highlighting the absolute power of the Egyptian ruler. This event underscores the accuracy of Joseph's God-given ability to interpret dreams, setting the stage for his rise to prominence in Egypt.

Est 7:10 So they hanged Haman on the gallows he had prepared…
Jos 8:29 He hung the king of Ai on a tree until evening…
2Sa 21:9 And he delivered them into the hands of the Gibeonites,…

just as Joseph had described to them in his interpretation.

Joseph's interpretation of the dreams of the chief baker and the chief cupbearer was a demonstration of his prophetic gift. This ability was not from his own wisdom but was attributed to God, who provided the insight. The fulfillment of the interpretation serves as a testament to God's sovereignty and faithfulness. It also foreshadows Joseph's future role in interpreting Pharaoh's dreams, which would lead to his elevation to a position of power. This moment is a precursor to the broader narrative of Joseph's life, where his faithfulness and reliance on God lead to the preservation of his family and the fulfillment of God's promises to Abraham.

Gen 41:13 And it happened to us just as he had interpreted:…
Deu 18:22 When a prophet speaks in the name of the LORD…
1Sa 3:19 And Samuel grew, and the LORD was with him,…

Persons / Places / Events

1. Joseph
A Hebrew man who was sold into slavery by his brothers and ended up in Egypt. He was imprisoned after being falsely accused by Potiphar's wife. In prison, he interpreted the dreams of Pharaoh's cupbearer and baker.

2. Chief Baker
An official in Pharaoh's court responsible for baking. He was imprisoned alongside Joseph and the chief cupbearer. His dream, interpreted by Joseph, foretold his execution.

3. Pharaoh
The ruler of Egypt, who had imprisoned his chief cupbearer and chief baker. He later restored the cupbearer and executed the baker, fulfilling Joseph's interpretations.

4. Prison
The place where Joseph was held and where he met the chief baker and the chief cupbearer. It serves as a setting for the unfolding of God's plan for Joseph.

5. Dream Interpretation
A significant event where Joseph, through God's guidance, interprets the dreams of the chief baker and the chief cupbearer, leading to the fulfillment of God's plan.

Teaching Points

God's Sovereignty
God's plans are fulfilled despite human actions. Joseph's interpretations came true, showing God's control over events.

Faithfulness in Adversity
Joseph remained faithful to God even in prison. Believers are encouraged to trust God in difficult circumstances.

Using Spiritual Gifts
Joseph used his God-given gift of dream interpretation to serve others. Believers should use their gifts to glorify God and serve His purposes.

Justice and Judgment
The chief baker's execution reminds us of the reality of divine justice. It calls believers to live righteously and be prepared for God's judgment.

Trust in God's Timing
Joseph's account teaches patience and trust in God's timing, as His plans unfold in His perfect time.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1. What is the meaning of Genesis 40:22?

2. How does Genesis 40:22 demonstrate God's sovereignty in fulfilling Joseph's interpretations?

3. What lessons about trust in God can we learn from Genesis 40:22?

4. How does Genesis 40:22 connect with God's justice throughout Scripture?

5. In what ways can we apply the truth of Genesis 40:22 today?

6. How does Genesis 40:22 encourage us to rely on God's timing and plans?

7. Why did Pharaoh execute the chief baker in Genesis 40:22?

8. How does Genesis 40:22 reflect God's justice or lack thereof?

9. What historical evidence supports the events in Genesis 40:22?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 40?

What Does Genesis 40:22 Mean

But Pharaoh hanged

• The conjunction “But” points to a sharp contrast with the previous verse, where the chief cupbearer was restored (Genesis 40:21).

• Pharaoh’s decisive act underscores the absolute earthly authority God allows rulers to wield; “The king’s heart is a watercourse in the hand of the LORD; He directs it where He pleases” (Proverbs 21:1; cf. Romans 13:1).

• Hanging was swift and final, reflecting the seriousness of sin and judgment. In Scripture, capital punishment often serves as a sobering reminder that “the wages of sin is death” (Romans 6:23).

• The event reminds believers that divine justice can work through human instruments, whether merciful restoration or severe judgment (Isaiah 10:5-7).

the chief baker

• This official had shared the Egyptian king’s inner circle (Genesis 40:1-3). His fall from privilege to execution illustrates how sin shatters earthly security (Ezekiel 18:20).

• While the text never specifies the baker’s exact offense, the unequal outcomes for the baker and cupbearer echo the divergent destinies of the two criminals crucified beside Jesus—one saved, one lost (Luke 23:39-43).

• The baker’s fate stresses that position cannot shield anyone from accountability before God (2 Chronicles 26:18-21).

just as Joseph had described

• The fulfillment of Joseph’s words proves the reliability of the revelation God gave him. God declares, “When a prophet speaks in the name of the LORD and the word is fulfilled, you will know it is from the LORD” (Deuteronomy 18:21-22).

• Every detail unfolded exactly on the third day (Genesis 40:20-22), illustrating that not even a syllable of God’s word falls to the ground (1 Samuel 3:19).

• This validation of Joseph’s earlier prophecy builds confidence in all his later pronouncements—especially the upcoming interpretation of Pharaoh’s dreams in Genesis 41.

• It foreshadows the perfect accuracy of Christ’s prophecies (Matthew 24:35) and of Scripture as a whole (Isaiah 55:11).

to them in his interpretation

• Joseph had declared, “Do not interpretations belong to God?” (Genesis 40:8). His gift came from the Lord, emphasizing that revelation is God-centred, not man-centred (Daniel 2:27-28).

• He spoke the hard truth lovingly yet plainly, modeling the call to “speak the truth in love” (Ephesians 4:15).

• By delivering both favorable and unfavorable outcomes impartially, Joseph demonstrated integrity (Proverbs 12:17) and trust in the Lord who vindicates His servants (2 Peter 1:19-21).

• For modern believers, the verse calls us to confidence in God’s inerrant word and courage to share it faithfully, even when its message confronts sin or foretells judgment (Acts 20:27).

summary

Genesis 40:22 highlights God’s sovereign justice, the certainty of His revealed word, and the faithfulness of His servant Joseph. Pharaoh’s execution of the chief baker, precisely fulfilling Joseph’s Spirit-given interpretation, assures us that every promise and warning in Scripture will come to pass. Trusting that truth brings both comfort in God’s mercy and sobriety about His judgment, urging us to live in obedient faith.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

But
וְאֵ֛ת (wə·’êṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

Pharaoh hanged
תָּלָ֑ה (tā·lāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 8518: To suspend

the chief
שַׂ֥ר (śar)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 8269: Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince

baker,
הָאֹפִ֖ים (hā·’ō·p̄îm)
Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 644: To cook, to bake

just as
כַּאֲשֶׁ֥ר (ka·’ă·šer)
Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

Joseph
יוֹסֵֽף׃ (yō·w·sêp̄)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3130: Joseph -- 'he increases', a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites

had interpreted [the dream]
פָּתַ֛ר (pā·ṯar)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6622: To open up, interpret

to them.
לָהֶ֖ם (lā·hem)
Preposition | third person masculine plural
Strong's Hebrew

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