“And it came to pass, as he interpreted to us, so it was; me he restored unto mine office, and him he hanged.”
This verse is part of the narrative in Genesis where Joseph, the son of Jacob, is in Egypt and has gained prominence through interpreting dreams.
In this particular account, Pharaoh, the ruler of Egypt, has a troubling dream that none of his wise men and magicians can interpret.
At this point, the chief cupbearer remembers Joseph and recalls how Joseph accurately interpreted his dream while they were both in prison.
Upon hearing about Joseph’s interpretation abilities, Pharaoh summons Joseph from the prison to interpret his dream.
Joseph explains that Pharaoh’s dream signifies seven years of abundance in Egypt, followed by seven years of severe famine.
Moreover, Joseph advises Pharaoh to appoint a wise and discerning man to oversee the collection and distribution of food during the years of plenty to prepare for the coming famine.
In Genesis 41:13, the verse you mentioned, Joseph is recalling what happened after he interpreted the cupbearer’s dream while speaking to Pharaoh:“And it came to pass, as he interpreted to us, so it was; me he restored unto mine office, and him he hanged.”
Joseph is essentially stating that his interpretation of the cupbearer’s dream came true.
The cupbearer was restored to his former position in Pharaoh’s court, serving the ruler once again.
However, the phrase “and him he hanged” refers to the chief baker, who also had a dream that Joseph interpreted.
Unfortunately, the interpretation revealed that the chief baker would be hanged, which ultimately came to pass.
This verse highlights Joseph’s remarkable accuracy in dream interpretation, as well as the fulfilment of his interpretation.
It demonstrates his God-given ability to discern the meaning behind dreams and their implications for the future.
Furthermore, it emphasises the importance of being faithful and trustworthy in our duties, as the cupbearer was restored to his position due to Joseph’s interpretation, while the chief baker faced the consequences of his unfavourable interpretation.
