Genesis 40:19 · KJV
"Yet within three days shall Pharaoh lift up thy head from off thee, and shall hang thee on a tree; and the birds shall eat thy flesh from off thee."
King James Version
What does Genesis 40:19 mean? →Passage Context
17And 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.
18And Joseph answered and said, This is the interpretation thereof: The three baskets are three days:
19Yet within three days shall Pharaoh lift up thy head from off thee, and shall hang thee on a tree; and the birds shall eat thy flesh from off thee.
20And 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.
21And he restored the chief butler unto his butlership again; and he gave the cup into Pharaoh's hand:
Reflection Questions
1
How do you handle difficult truths in your life?
2
What does it mean to face consequences for your actions?
3
When have you had to deliver bad news to someone?
Life Application
integrity
Be honest in your relationships, even when the truth is hard to share.
courage
Prepare yourself to face difficult situations with strength and honesty.
People in This Verse
JosephBoth
Joseph, the favored son of Jacob, rose to prominence in Egypt due to his ability to interpret dreams. His story illustrates themes of betrayal, forgiveness, and divine purpose.
First appearance: Genesis 37:3
Connection to Jesus
messianic prophecy
The lifting of the head symbolizes restoration, which parallels the resurrection of Jesus and the hope it brings.
See also: John 20:17
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