Genesis, 40

4. The commander of the guard assigned Joseph to them to attend to their wants, and they remained in custody for some time.

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Genesis 40 tells Joseph's story in prison, where he finds two Pharaoh servants who were arrested for displeasing Pharaoh. They had dreams and Joseph, in turn, interpreted their dreams, predicting that one would be released and the other executed. Here are five verses related to the themes of the chapter:

Psalm 146:7: "He defends the cause of the oppressed and feeds the hungry." Joseph was unjustly stuck, but God was with him and gave him wisdom to interpret the dreams of the servants. This verse emphasizes the goodness and righteousness of God, which protects the oppressed and meets their needs.

Ecclesiastes 3:1: "For everything there is a certain occasion; there is a certain time for each purpose under heaven." The fact that one servants would be released and the other executed demonstrates how things happen at the right time of God. This verse reminds us that there is a purpose and time for everything that happens in our lives.

Isaiah 42:6-7: "I, the Lord, called him in righteousness; I took him by the hand and kept him; I gave him as a covenant to the people and as light to the nations." Joseph was called by God to interpret the dreams of the servants and thus became a light for them. This verse shows how God calls us to fulfill a specific purpose in our lives.

Proverbs 16:3: "I consecrate to the Lord all that you do, and your plans will be successful." Joseph trusted God even during his unjust arrest, and God blessed him with wisdom and favor. This verse teaches us how to deliver all our plans and actions to God, trusting that He will lead us to success.

Matthew 25:36: "I've been arrested and you visited me." When Joseph interpreted the dreams of the servants, he showed kindness and care of them, even though he was arrested. This verse reminds us that we must show love and care for others, including those in prison, following the example of Jesus.