Genesis 40:8   (Read all of Genesis 40)

"We both had dreams," they answered, "but there is no one to interpret them." Then Joseph said to them, "Do not interpretations belong to God? Tell me your dreams."

Genesis 40:13   (Read all of Genesis 40)

Within three days Pharaoh will lift up your head and restore you to your position, and you will put Pharaoh's cup in his hand, just as you used to do when you were his cupbearer.

Genesis 40:14   (Read all of Genesis 40)

But when all goes well with you, remember me and show me kindness; mention me to Pharaoh and get me out of this prison.

Genesis 40:19   (Read all of Genesis 40)

Within three days Pharaoh will lift off your head and impale your body on a pole. And the birds will eat away your flesh."

Genesis 41:12   (Read all of Genesis 41)

Now a young Hebrew was there with us, a servant of the captain of the guard. We told him our dreams, and he interpreted them for us, giving each man the interpretation of his dream.

Genesis 41:15   (Read all of Genesis 41)

Pharaoh said to Joseph, "I had a dream, and no one can interpret it. But I have heard it said of you that when you hear a dream you can interpret it."

Genesis 41:39   (Read all of Genesis 41)

Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, "Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one so discerning and wise as you.

Genesis 41:40   (Read all of Genesis 41)

You shall be in charge of my palace, and all my people are to submit to your orders. Only with respect to the throne will I be greater than you."

Genesis 41:41   (Read all of Genesis 41)

So Pharaoh said to Joseph, "I hereby put you in charge of the whole land of Egypt."

Genesis 41:44   (Read all of Genesis 41)

Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, "I am Pharaoh, but without your word no one will lift hand or foot in all Egypt."

Genesis 41:55   (Read all of Genesis 41)

When all Egypt began to feel the famine, the people cried to Pharaoh for food. Then Pharaoh told all the Egyptians, "Go to Joseph and do what he tells you."

Genesis 42:1   (Read all of Genesis 42)

When Jacob learned that there was grain in Egypt, he said to his sons, "Why do you just keep looking at each other?"

Genesis 42:7   (Read all of Genesis 42)

As soon as Joseph saw his brothers, he recognized them, but he pretended to be a stranger and spoke harshly to them. "Where do you come from?" he asked. "From the land of Canaan," they replied, "to buy food."

Genesis 42:9   (Read all of Genesis 42)

Then he remembered his dreams about them and said to them, "You are spies! You have come to see where our land is unprotected."

Genesis 42:10   (Read all of Genesis 42)

"No, my lord," they answered. "Your servants have come to buy food.

Genesis 42:11   (Read all of Genesis 42)

We are all the sons of one man. Your servants are honest men, not spies."

Genesis 42:12   (Read all of Genesis 42)

"No!" he said to them. "You have come to see where our land is unprotected."

Genesis 42:13   (Read all of Genesis 42)

But they replied, "Your servants were twelve brothers, the sons of one man, who lives in the land of Canaan. The youngest is now with our father, and one is no more."

Genesis 42:14   (Read all of Genesis 42)

Joseph said to them, "It is just as I told you: You are spies!

Genesis 42:15   (Read all of Genesis 42)

And this is how you will be tested: As surely as Pharaoh lives, you will not leave this place unless your youngest brother comes here.

Genesis 42:16   (Read all of Genesis 42)

Send one of your number to get your brother; the rest of you will be kept in prison, so that your words may be tested to see if you are telling the truth. If you are not, then as surely as Pharaoh lives, you are spies!"

Genesis 42:18   (Read all of Genesis 42)

On the third day, Joseph said to them, "Do this and you will live, for I fear God:

Genesis 42:19   (Read all of Genesis 42)

If you are honest men, let one of your brothers stay here in prison, while the rest of you go and take grain back for your starving households.

Genesis 42:20   (Read all of Genesis 42)

But you must bring your youngest brother to me, so that your words may be verified and that you may not die." This they proceeded to do.