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These Were God-Given Dreams
Commentators like John Calvin and John Gill emphasize that these were not random, frivolous dreams. They were divinely sent messages, or 'oracles.' The fact that two different men dreamed on the same night about their specific professions was a clear sign of a supernatural event, designed by God to set His plan in motion.
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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. …
John Calvin
On Genesis 40:5
16th Century
Theologian
And they dreamed a dream. What I have previously alluded to regarding dreams must be recalled to memory: namely, that many frivolous thing…
John Gill
On Genesis 40:5
17th Century
Pastor
And they dreamed a dream both of them Not one and the same dream: each man his dream in one night
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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…