Genesis 40:17

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.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 40:17

BSB
In the top basket were all sorts of baked goods for Pharaoh, but the birds were eating them out of the basket on my head."
AKJV
And in the uppermost basket there was of all manner of bakemeats for Pharaoh; and the birds did eat them out of the basket on my head.
CPDV
and in one basket, which was the highest, I carried all foods that are made by the art of baking, and the birds ate from it."
ERV
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.
NHEB
In the top basket there was all kinds of baked goods for Pharaoh, but the birds were eating them out of the basket on my head."
SMT
And in the high basket of all, food of Pharaoh, the work of baking; and the birds ate them from the basket above my head.

Commentary for Genesis 40:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 40:17
Summary
Dream imagery of baked goods and birds
Place
Egyptian prison
Event
Baker's dream details
Estimated Time Period
c. 1900 BC
Category
Vision