Genesis 40:15

Authorized King James Version

For indeed I was stolen away out of the land of the Hebrews: and here also have I done nothing that they should put me into the dungeon.

Word-by-Word Analysis

כִּֽי

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

גֻּנַּ֔בְתִּי

H1589

For indeed I was stolen away

to thieve (literally or figuratively); by implication, to deceive

גֻּנַּ֔בְתִּי

H1589

For indeed I was stolen away

to thieve (literally or figuratively); by implication, to deceive

מֵאֶ֖רֶץ

H776

out of the land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

הָֽעִבְרִ֑ים

H5680

of the Hebrews

an eberite (i.e., hebrew) or descendant of eber

וְגַם

H1571

properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and

פֹּה֙

H6311

this place (french ici), i.e., here or hence

לֹֽא

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

עָשִׂ֣יתִֽי

H6213

and here also have I done

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

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מְא֔וּמָה

H3972

nothing

properly, a speck or point, i.e., (by implication) something; with negative, nothing

#11

כִּֽי

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

#12

שָׂמ֥וּ

H7760

that they should put

to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)

#13

אֹתִ֖י

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#14

בַּבּֽוֹר׃

H953

me into the dungeon

a pit hole (especially one used as a cistern or a prison)

Analysis

The creation and providence theme here intersects with the broader canonical witness to God's character and purposes. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of progressive revelation that finds its culmination in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's consistent character and purposes.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of ancient Near Eastern narrative literature addressing origins and identity shapes this text's meaning. The development from creation to divine election established God's sovereign care over history Understanding a worldview where divine beings actively governed natural and historical processes helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

How does the creation and providence theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of the progressive revelation of God's purposes throughout Scripture, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
How does this verse's literary context within Genesis chapter 40 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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