Guiding Questions: Genesis 40

This is part of the Tanakh Yomi Project.

  1. From Genesis 40:1–7 would it appear that Joseph’s relationship with the two royal stewards was that of a menial or _______?
  2. In Genesis 40:8, what is implied by “God knows the meaning of dreams – tell me what you dreamt”?
  3. Having positively interpreted the wine steward’s dream, what is Joseph’s request and is there any reply? (Genesis 40:13 – 15)
  4. And, Genesis 40:20 – 23 leave the reader with what conclusion as to Joseph’s “future”?

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Perek Yomi materials originally produced by the USCJ and Dr. Morton K. Siegel.
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