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God's Circuitous Plan
Commentators like John Calvin see the arrival of the butler and baker not as a coincidence, but as a key step in God's intricate plan. God often works through 'circuitous paths' and seemingly random events to test our patience and ultimately bring about His purposes. This verse begins the specific sequence that will lead to Joseph's exaltation.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 40:1–23
18th Century
Theologian
An uncomplaining patience and an unhesitating hopefulness keep Joseph's heart in calm tranquility. There is a God above, and that God is with him. …
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 40:1
19th Century
Bishop
Butler. — Hebrew, one who gives to drink, cupbearer.
As we learn from Genesis 40:11 that it was grape wine which h…
John Calvin
On Genesis 40:1
16th Century
Theologian
And it came to pass after these things. We have already seen that when Joseph was in bonds, God cared for him. For how did the relief affo…
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John Gill
On Genesis 40:1
17th Century
Pastor
And it came to pass after these things After Joseph had been accused and cast into prison, where he had been for some tim…
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 40:1–19
17th Century
Minister
It was not so much the prison that made the butler and baker sad, but rather their dreams. God has more ways than one to sadden spirits. Joseph had…