Genesis 40:20-22
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[20] It happened the third day, which was Pharaoh's birthday, that he made a feast for all his servants, and he lifted up the head of the chief cupbearer and the head of the chief baker among his servants. [21] He restored the chief cupbearer to his position again, and he gave the cup into Pharaoh's hand; [22] but he hanged the chief baker, as Joseph had interpreted to them.
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Get a full Reformed explanation of this passageEgypt was the land ruled by Pharaoh, whose birthday feast provided the setting for the fulfillment of Joseph’s interpretations of the cupbearer’s and baker’s dreams. The restoration of the cupbearer and execution of the baker display God’s sovereignty over courtly events and confirm Joseph’s God-given insight.
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Genesis 40:20-22 mentions Egypt.
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