Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I was forcibly carried off from the land of the Hebrews, and even here I have done nothing to deserve being put in a dungeon.” New Living Translation For I was kidnapped from my homeland, the land of the Hebrews, and now I’m here in prison, but I did nothing to deserve it.” English Standard Version For I was indeed stolen out of the land of the Hebrews, and here also I have done nothing that they should put me into the pit.” Berean Standard Bible For I was kidnapped from the land of the Hebrews, and even here I have done nothing for which they should have put me in this dungeon.” King James Bible For indeed I was stolen away out of the land of the Hebrews: and here also have I done nothing that they should put me into the dungeon. New King James Version For indeed I was stolen away from the land of the Hebrews; and also I have done nothing here that they should put me into the dungeon.” New American Standard Bible For I was in fact kidnapped from the land of the Hebrews, and even here I have done nothing that they should have put me into the dungeon.” NASB 1995 “For I was in fact kidnapped from the land of the Hebrews, and even here I have done nothing that they should have put me into the dungeon.” NASB 1977 “For I was in fact kidnapped from the land of the Hebrews, and even here I have done nothing that they should have put me into the dungeon.” Legacy Standard Bible For I was in fact stolen from the land of the Hebrews, and even here I have done nothing that they should have put me into the pit.” Amplified Bible For in fact I was taken (stolen) from the land of the Hebrews by [unlawful] force, and even here I have done nothing for which they should put me in the dungeon.” Christian Standard Bible For I was kidnapped from the land of the Hebrews, and even here I have done nothing that they should put me in the dungeon.” Holman Christian Standard Bible For I was kidnapped from the land of the Hebrews, and even here I have done nothing that they should put me in the dungeon.” American Standard Version for indeed I was stolen away out of the land of the Hebrews: and here also have I done nothing that they should put me into the dungeon. Contemporary English Version I was kidnapped from the land of the Hebrews, and here in Egypt I haven't done anything to deserve being thrown in jail. English Revised Version for indeed I was stolen away out of the land of the Hebrews: and here also have I done nothing that they should put me into the dungeon. GOD'S WORD® Translation I was kidnapped from the land of the Hebrews, and even here I've done nothing to deserve being put in this prison." Good News Translation After all, I was kidnapped from the land of the Hebrews, and even here in Egypt I didn't do anything to deserve being put in prison." International Standard Version because I was kidnapped from the land of the Hebrews. Not only that, I haven't done anything that deserves me being confined to this pit." Majority Standard Bible For I was kidnapped from the land of the Hebrews, and even here I have done nothing for which they should have put me in this dungeon.? NET Bible for I really was kidnapped from the land of the Hebrews and I have done nothing wrong here for which they should put me in a dungeon." New Heart English Bible For indeed, I was kidnapped from the land of the Hebrews, and even here I have done nothing that they should have put me into the pit." Webster's Bible Translation For indeed I was stolen away from the land of the Hebrews: and here also have I done nothing that they should put me into the dungeon. World English Bible For indeed, I was stolen away out of the land of the Hebrews, and here also I have done nothing that they should put me into the dungeon.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfor I was really stolen from the land of the Hebrews; and here also I have done nothing that they have put me in the pit [for].” Young's Literal Translation for I was really stolen from the land of the Hebrews; and here also have I done nothing that they have put me in the pit.' Smith's Literal Translation For by stealing, I was stolen from the land of the Hebrews: and also here, I have not done anything that they put me in the pit. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor I was stolen away out of the land I of the Hebrews, and here without any fault was cast into the dungeon. Catholic Public Domain Version For I have been stolen from the land of the Hebrews, and here, innocently, I was cast into the pit.” New American Bible The truth is that I was kidnapped from the land of the Hebrews, and I have not done anything here that they should have put me into a dungeon.” New Revised Standard Version For in fact I was stolen out of the land of the Hebrews; and here also I have done nothing that they should have put me into the dungeon.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor indeed I was stolen away out of the land of the Hebrews; and here also I have done nothing that they should put me into the prison. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because truly I am stolen from the land of the Hebrews, also I have done nothing here that they should cast me into a pit.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For indeed I was stolen away out of the land of the Hebrews; and here also have I done nothing that they should put me into the dungeon.' Brenton Septuagint Translation For surely I was stolen away out of the land of the Hebrews, and here I have done nothing, but they have cast me into this pit. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Cupbearer and the Baker…14But when it goes well for you, please remember me and show me kindness by mentioning me to Pharaoh, that he might bring me out of this prison. 15For I was kidnapped from the land of the Hebrews, and even here I have done nothing for which they should have put me in this dungeon.” 16When the chief baker saw that the interpretation was favorable, he said to Joseph, “I too had a dream: There were three baskets of white bread on my head.… Cross References Genesis 37:28 So when the Midianite traders passed by, his brothers pulled Joseph out of the pit and sold him for twenty shekels of silver to the Ishmaelites, who took him to Egypt. Genesis 39:20 So Joseph’s master took him and had him thrown into the prison where the king’s prisoners were confined. While Joseph was there in the prison, Psalm 105:17-19 He sent a man before them—Joseph, sold as a slave. / They bruised his feet with shackles and placed his neck in irons, / until his prediction came true and the word of the LORD proved him right. Acts 7:9-10 Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt. But God was with him / and rescued him from all his troubles. He granted Joseph favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and all his household. Genesis 37:36 Meanwhile, the Midianites sold Joseph in Egypt to Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh and captain of the guard. Genesis 41:14 So Pharaoh sent for Joseph, who was quickly brought out of the dungeon. After he had shaved and changed his clothes, he went in before Pharaoh. Acts 7:11-14 Then famine and great suffering swept across Egypt and Canaan, and our fathers could not find food. / When Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent our fathers on their first visit. / On their second visit, Joseph revealed his identity to his brothers, and his family became known to Pharaoh. ... Genesis 45:4-5 Then Joseph said to his brothers, “Please come near me.” And they did so. “I am Joseph, your brother,” he said, “the one you sold into Egypt! / And now, do not be distressed or angry with yourselves that you sold me into this place, because it was to save lives that God sent me before you. Genesis 50:20 As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish a day like this—to preserve the lives of many people. Psalm 105:16-22 He called down famine on the land and cut off all their supplies of food. / He sent a man before them—Joseph, sold as a slave. / They bruised his feet with shackles and placed his neck in irons, ... Acts 2:23 He was delivered up by God’s set plan and foreknowledge, and you, by the hands of the lawless, put Him to death by nailing Him to the cross. Acts 4:27-28 In fact, this is the very city where Herod and Pontius Pilate conspired with the Gentiles and the people of Israel against Your holy servant Jesus, whom You anointed. / They carried out what Your hand and will had decided beforehand would happen. 1 Peter 2:19-20 For if anyone endures the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God, this is to be commended. / How is it to your credit if you are beaten for doing wrong and you endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God. 1 Peter 3:17 For it is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil. Romans 8:28 And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. Treasury of Scripture For indeed I was stolen away out of the land of the Hebrews: and here also have I done nothing that they should put me into the dungeon. stolen. Genesis 37:28 Then there passed by Midianites merchantmen; and they drew and lifted up Joseph out of the pit, and sold Joseph to the Ishmeelites for twenty pieces of silver: and they brought Joseph into Egypt. Exodus 21:16 And he that stealeth a man, and selleth him, or if he be found in his hand, he shall surely be put to death. Deuteronomy 24:7 If a man be found stealing any of his brethren of the children of Israel, and maketh merchandise of him, or selleth him; then that thief shall die; and thou shalt put evil away from among you. the Hebrews. Genesis 14:13 And there came one that had escaped, and told Abram the Hebrew; for he dwelt in the plain of Mamre the Amorite, brother of Eshcol, and brother of Aner: and these were confederate with Abram. Genesis 41:12 And there was there with us a young man, an Hebrew, servant to the captain of the guard; and we told him, and he interpreted to us our dreams; to each man according to his dream he did interpret. done. Genesis 39:8-12,20 But he refused, and said unto his master's wife, Behold, my master wotteth not what is with me in the house, and he hath committed all that he hath to my hand; … 1 Samuel 24:11 Moreover, my father, see, yea, see the skirt of thy robe in my hand: for in that I cut off the skirt of thy robe, and killed thee not, know thou and see that there is neither evil nor transgression in mine hand, and I have not sinned against thee; yet thou huntest my soul to take it. Psalm 59:3,4 For, lo, they lie in wait for my soul: the mighty are gathered against me; not for my transgression, nor for my sin, O LORD… Jump to Previous Carried Deserve Dungeon Fact Force Forcibly Hebrews Indeed Pit Prison Really StolenJump to Next Carried Deserve Dungeon Fact Force Forcibly Hebrews Indeed Pit Prison Really StolenGenesis 40 1. The chief butler and baker of Pharaoh are also imprisoned.5. Joseph interprets their dreams. 20. They are accomplished according to his interpretation. 23. The ingratitude of the butler, in forgetting Joseph. For I was kidnapped The phrase "I was kidnapped" reflects Joseph's plight and the injustice he suffered. The Hebrew root for "kidnapped" is "גָּנַב" (ganav), which means to steal or carry away. This word choice emphasizes the involuntary and unjust nature of Joseph's removal from his homeland. Historically, this highlights the common practice of human trafficking in ancient times, where individuals were often taken against their will for slavery or servitude. Joseph's statement is a poignant reminder of his innocence and the betrayal by his brothers, which sets the stage for God's redemptive plan in his life. from the land of the Hebrews and even here I have done nothing for which they should have put me in this dungeon Land of the Hebrews.--Jacob and his race had settled possessions in Canaan at Hebron, Shechem, Beer-sheba, &c. The term Hebrew, moreover, was an old one; for in the ancient record of the invasion of Palestine by Chedorlaomer, we saw that Abram was described as "the Hebrew" (Genesis 14:13). But Joseph did not mean that the land of Canaan belonged to them, but that he was stolen from the settlements of these "immigrants," and from the land wherein they sojourned. Hebrew Forכִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction I was kidnapped גֻנֹּ֣ב (ḡun·nōḇ) Verb - Pual - Infinitive absolute Strong's 1589: To thieve, to deceive from the land מֵאֶ֖רֶץ (mê·’e·reṣ) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 776: Earth, land of the Hebrews, הָעִבְרִ֑ים (hā·‘iḇ·rîm) Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 5680: Hebrews -- perhaps descendant of Eber, also another name for an Israelite and even וְגַם־ (wə·ḡam-) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and here פֹּה֙ (pōh) Adverb Strong's 6311: This place, here I have done עָשִׂ֣יתִֽי (‘ā·śî·ṯî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 6213: To do, make nothing לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no for which כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction they should have put שָׂמ֥וּ (śā·mū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set me אֹתִ֖י (’ō·ṯî) Direct object marker | first person common singular Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case in this dungeon.” בַּבּֽוֹר׃ (bab·bō·wr) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 953: A pit, cistern, well Links Genesis 40:15 NIVGenesis 40:15 NLT Genesis 40:15 ESV Genesis 40:15 NASB Genesis 40:15 KJV Genesis 40:15 BibleApps.com Genesis 40:15 Biblia Paralela Genesis 40:15 Chinese Bible Genesis 40:15 French Bible Genesis 40:15 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 40:15 For indeed I was stolen away out (Gen. 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