Genesis 40:12 - The Message12-15 Joseph said, “Here’s the meaning. The three branches are three days. Within three days, Pharaoh will get you out of here and put you back to your old work—you’ll be giving Pharaoh his cup just as you used to do when you were his cupbearer. Only remember me when things are going well with you again—tell Pharaoh about me and get me out of this place. I was kidnapped from the land of the Hebrews. And since I’ve been here, I’ve done nothing to deserve being put in this hole.” Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 176912 And Joseph said unto him, This is the interpretation of it: The three branches are three days: Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition12 And Joseph said to him, This is the interpretation of it: The three branches are three days. Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)12 And Joseph said unto him, This is the interpretation of it: the three branches are three days; Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible12 Joseph said to him, “This is the dream’s interpretation: The three branches are three days. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version12 Joseph responded: "This is the interpretation of the dream. The three shoots are the next three days, Ver Capítulo |
During the meal, Jesus took and blessed the bread, broke it, and gave it to his disciples: Take, eat. This is my body. Taking the cup and thanking God, he gave it to them: Drink this, all of you. This is my blood, God’s new covenant poured out for many people for the forgiveness of sins. “I’ll not be drinking wine from this cup again until that new day when I’ll drink with you in the kingdom of my Father.”
“The meaning is what I said earlier: God is letting Pharaoh in on what he is going to do. Seven years of plenty are on their way throughout Egypt. But on their heels will come seven years of famine, leaving no trace of the Egyptian plenty. As the country is emptied by famine, there won’t be even a scrap left of the previous plenty—the famine will be total. The fact that Pharaoh dreamed the same dream twice emphasizes God’s determination to do this and do it soon.