Genesis 40:7

And he asked Pharaoh's officers that were with him in the ward of his lord's house, saying, Wherefore look ye so sadly to day?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 40:7

BSB

So he asked the officials of Pharaoh who were in custody with him in his master's house, "Why are your faces so downcast today?"

AKJV

And he asked Pharaoh's officers that were with him in the ward of his lord's house, saying, Why look you so sadly to day?

CPDV

he consulted them, saying, "Why is your expression sadder today than usual?"

ERV

And he asked Pharaoh's officers that were with him in ward in his master's house, saying, Wherefore look ye so sadly to day?

NHEB

He asked Pharaoh's officers who were with him in custody in his master's house, saying, "Why do you look so sad today?"

SMT

And he will ask Pharaoh's eunuchs which were with him in guard of the house of his lord, saying, Why are your faces evil this day?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 40:7

AndheaskedH7592Verb Pharaoh'sH6547Noun Masculine officersH5631Noun MasculinethatwerewithhiminthewardH4929Noun Masculineofhislord'sH113Noun Masculine houseH1004Noun Masculine sayingH559VerbWhereforelookH6440Noun MasculineyesosadlyH7451todayH3117Noun Masculine

Commentary for Genesis 40:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 40:7

Summary

Joseph inquires about officials' apparent sadness

Place

Prison

Event

Joseph asks about officials' distress

Estimated Time Period

c. 1900 BC