Genesis 41:11
New International Version
Each of us had a dream the same night, and each dream had a meaning of its own.

New Living Translation
One night the chief baker and I each had a dream, and each dream had its own meaning.

English Standard Version
we dreamed on the same night, he and I, each having a dream with its own interpretation.

Berean Standard Bible
One night both the chief baker and I had dreams, and each dream had its own meaning.

King James Bible
And we dreamed a dream in one night, I and he; we dreamed each man according to the interpretation of his dream.

New King James Version
we each had a dream in one night, he and I. Each of us dreamed according to the interpretation of his own dream.

New American Standard Bible
Then we had a dream one night, he and I; each of us dreamed according to the interpretation of his own dream.

NASB 1995
“We had a dream on the same night, he and I; each of us dreamed according to the interpretation of his own dream.

NASB 1977
“And we had a dream on the same night, he and I; each of us dreamed according to the interpretation of his own dream.

Legacy Standard Bible
And we had a dream on the same night, he and I; each of us dreamed according to the interpretation of his own dream.

Amplified Bible
We dreamed a dream on the same night, he and I; each of us dreamed according to [the significance of] the interpretation of his own dream.

Christian Standard Bible
He and I had dreams on the same night; each dream had its own meaning.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He and I had dreams on the same night; each dream had its own meaning.

American Standard Version
and we dreamed a dream in one night, I and he; we dreamed each man according to the interpretation of his dream.

Contemporary English Version
One night we both had dreams, and each dream had a different meaning.

English Revised Version
and we dreamed a dream in one night, I and he; we dreamed each man according to the interpretation of his dream.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
We both had dreams the same night. Each dream had its own meaning.

Good News Translation
One night each of us had a dream, and the dreams had different meanings.

International Standard Version
We each had a dream on the same night, and each dream had its own meaning.

Majority Standard Bible
One night both the chief baker and I had dreams, and each dream had its own meaning.

NET Bible
We each had a dream one night; each of us had a dream with its own meaning.

New Heart English Bible
We had a dream on the same night, he and I, each having a dream with its own meaning.

Webster's Bible Translation
And we dreamed a dream in one night, I and he: we dreamed each man according to the interpretation of his dream.

World English Bible
We dreamed a dream in one night, he and I. Each man dreamed according to the interpretation of his dream.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and we dream a dream in one night, I and he, each according to the interpretation of his dream we have dreamed.

Young's Literal Translation
and we dream a dream in one night, I and he, each according to the interpretation of his dream we have dreamed.

Smith's Literal Translation
And we dreamed a dream in one night, I and he: we dreamed a man according to the interpretation of his dream.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Where in one night both of us dreamed a dream foreboding things to come.

Catholic Public Domain Version
There, in one night, both of us saw a dream presaging the future.

New American Bible
Later, we both had dreams on the same night, and each of our dreams had its own meaning.

New Revised Standard Version
We dreamed on the same night, he and I, each having a dream with its own meaning.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And we dreamed dreams in the same night, I and he; we dreamed each man according to the interpretation of his dream.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And we dreamed a dream in one night, I and that man, each according to the interpretation of his dream, we dreamed.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And we dreamed a dream in one night, I and he; we dreamed each man according to the interpretation of his dream.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And we had a dream both in one night, I and he; we saw, each according to his dream.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Dreams of Pharaoh
10Pharaoh was once angry with his servants, and he put me and the chief baker in the custody of the captain of the guard. 11One night both the chief baker and I had dreams, and each dream had its own meaning. 12Now a young Hebrew was there with us, a servant of the captain of the guard. We told him our dreams and he interpreted them for us individually.…

Cross References
Daniel 2:1-3
In the second year of his reign, Nebuchadnezzar had dreams that troubled his spirit, and sleep escaped him. / So the king gave orders to summon the magicians, enchanters, sorcerers, and astrologers to explain his dreams. When they came and stood before the king, / he said to them, “I have had a dream, and my spirit is anxious to understand it.”

Daniel 4:5-9
I had a dream, and it frightened me; while I was in my bed, the images and visions in my mind alarmed me. / So I issued a decree that all the wise men of Babylon be brought before me to interpret the dream for me. / When the magicians, enchanters, astrologers, and diviners came in, I told them the dream, but they could not interpret it for me. ...

Judges 7:13-15
And as Gideon arrived, a man was telling his friend about a dream. “Behold, I had a dream,” he said, “and I saw a loaf of barley bread come tumbling into the Midianite camp. It struck the tent so hard that the tent overturned and collapsed.” / His friend replied: “This is nothing less than the sword of Gideon son of Joash, the Israelite. God has delivered Midian and the whole camp into his hand.” / When Gideon heard the dream and its interpretation, he bowed in worship. He returned to the camp of Israel and said, “Get up, for the LORD has delivered the camp of Midian into your hand.”

Daniel 2:27-30
Daniel answered the king, “No wise man, enchanter, medium, or magician can explain to the king the mystery of which he inquires. / But there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries, and He has made known to King Nebuchadnezzar what will happen in the latter days. Your dream and the visions that came into your mind as you lay on your bed were these: / As you lay on your bed, O king, your thoughts turned to the future, and the Revealer of Mysteries made known to you what will happen. ...

Daniel 5:12
did this because Daniel, the one he named Belteshazzar, was found to have an extraordinary spirit, as well as knowledge, understanding, and the ability to interpret dreams, explain riddles, and solve difficult problems. Summon Daniel, therefore, and he will give you the interpretation.”

Daniel 7:1
In the first year of the reign of Belshazzar over Babylon, Daniel had a dream, and visions passed through his mind as he lay on his bed. He wrote down the dream, and this is the summary of his account.

Matthew 1:20
But after he had pondered these things, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to embrace Mary as your wife, for the One conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 2:12-13
And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they withdrew to their country by another route. / When the Magi had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up!” he said. “Take the Child and His mother and flee to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the Child to kill Him.”

Matthew 27:19
While Pilate was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent him this message: “Have nothing to do with that innocent man, for I have suffered terribly in a dream today because of Him.”

Acts 2:17
‘In the last days, God says, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams.

Acts 16:9-10
During the night, Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and pleading with him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” / As soon as Paul had seen the vision, we got ready to leave for Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them.

Acts 10:10-16
He became hungry and wanted something to eat, but while the meal was being prepared, he fell into a trance. / He saw heaven open and something like a large sheet being let down to earth by its four corners. / It contained all kinds of four-footed animals and reptiles of the earth, as well as birds of the air. ...

Job 33:14-16
For God speaks in one way and in another, yet no one notices. / In a dream, in a vision in the night, when deep sleep falls upon men as they slumber on their beds, / He opens their ears and terrifies them with warnings

Numbers 12:6
He said, “Hear now My words: If there is a prophet among you, I, the LORD, will reveal Myself to him in a vision; I will speak to him in a dream.

1 Kings 3:5
One night at Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream, and God said, “Ask, and I will give it to you!”


Treasury of Scripture

And we dreamed a dream in one night, I and he; we dreamed each man according to the interpretation of his dream.

Genesis 40:5-8
And they dreamed a dream both of them, each man his dream in one night, each man according to the interpretation of his dream, the butler and the baker of the king of Egypt, which were bound in the prison…

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Genesis 41
1. Pharaoh has two dreams.
9. Joseph interprets them.
33. He gives Pharaoh counsel, and is highly advanced, and married.
46. The seven years of plenty.
50. He begets children.
53. The famine begins.














One night
The phrase "one night" signifies a specific moment in time, a divinely appointed occasion where God chose to reveal His plans through dreams. In the Hebrew context, night often symbolizes a time of mystery and divine revelation. Throughout Scripture, God frequently uses the night to communicate with His people, as seen with Jacob's dream at Bethel (Genesis 28:11-12) and Solomon's request for wisdom (1 Kings 3:5). This highlights God's sovereignty and His ability to intervene in human affairs at any moment.

both the chief baker and I
This phrase identifies the two individuals involved in the narrative: the chief baker and the cupbearer, both of whom held significant positions in Pharaoh's court. Their roles were crucial, as they were responsible for the safety and quality of Pharaoh's food and drink. Historically, these positions were trusted and influential, often close to the king. The mention of both individuals emphasizes the impartiality of God's communication, as He reveals His will to people regardless of their status or situation.

had dreams
Dreams in the ancient Near Eastern context were often seen as messages from the divine. The Hebrew word for "dream" (חֲלוֹם, chalom) suggests a vision or revelation. In the Bible, dreams are a common method through which God communicates His plans and purposes, as seen with Joseph, Daniel, and others. This underscores the belief that God is actively involved in guiding and directing the lives of His people, using dreams as a means to convey His divine will.

and each dream had its own meaning
This phrase indicates the uniqueness and specificity of each dream. In the Hebrew tradition, dreams were not random but carried significant meanings and messages. The fact that each dream had its own meaning suggests that God has a distinct purpose and plan for each individual. This aligns with the biblical theme that God is a personal God who knows and cares for each person uniquely, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11, where God declares His plans for individuals' welfare and future.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
One
אֶחָ֖ד (’e·ḥāḏ)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 259: United, one, first

night
בְּלַ֥יְלָה (bə·lay·lāh)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3915: A twist, night, adversity

both [the chief baker]
וָה֑וּא (wā·hū)
Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

and I
אֲנִ֣י (’ă·nî)
Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 589: I

had dreams,
וַנַּֽחַלְמָ֥ה (wan·na·ḥal·māh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common plural | third person feminine singular
Strong's 2492: To bind firmly, to be, plump, to dream

[and] each
אִ֛ישׁ (’îš)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person

dream
חֲלֹמ֖וֹ (ḥă·lō·mōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 2472: A dream

had its own meaning.
כְּפִתְר֥וֹן (kə·p̄iṯ·rō·wn)
Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6623: Interpretation


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