cupbearerמַשְׁקֶה
mashqeh · Hebrew Noun
A royal official responsible for serving wine to a monarch, often a position of significant trust, influence, and proximity to the ruler. In the biblical context, this role sometimes involved protecting the king from poisoning.
bakerאֹפֶה
opheh · Hebrew Noun
A person responsible for preparing baked goods. In ancient Near Eastern royal courts, this was a specialized role, and the chief baker held significant responsibility for the king’s provisions.
committed an offenseחָטָא
chata · Hebrew Verb
An act of transgression, rebellion, or sin against a superior or against God's law; it denotes a failure to fulfill one's duty or a breach of trust.
Pharaohפַּרְעֹה
Par‘oh · Hebrew Noun
A title for the monarchs of ancient Egypt, used in Scripture to refer to the sovereign ruler of the land. It represents earthly power and authority, often positioned in contrast to the sovereignty of God.
prisonבֵּית סֹהַר
beyth sohar · Hebrew Noun phrase
Refers to a place of detention or confinement where individuals are kept under guard, often awaiting judgment, trial, or punishment. In the biblical narrative, it serves as a place where God often orchestrates His providential plans.
dreamedחֲלֹום
chalom · Hebrew Noun
A recurring phenomenon in Scripture where God communicates messages, warnings, or future events to individuals—often those outside of the immediate covenant community—through symbolic or literal visions during sleep.
interpretationפִּתְרוֹן
pithron · Hebrew Noun
The act of explaining or unfolding the meaning of a divine communication, mystery, or vision. In Scripture, true interpretation is recognized as a gift or revelation from God, often requiring divine wisdom to decipher.
troubledזָעֵף
za'eph · Hebrew Adjective
A general state of agitation, anxiety, or sorrow. In the Bible, it often describes an inward disturbance of the spirit or mind resulting from external trials, uncertainty, or impending divine judgment.
officersסָרִיס
saris · Hebrew Noun
High-ranking officials or administrators serving a monarch. In Scripture, these individuals act as agents of authority, often representing the power and will of the state or ruler over the populace or prisoners.
custodyמִשְׁמָר
mishmar · Hebrew Noun
A place of confinement or legal detention. Biblically, this can represent both literal imprisonment and a metaphorical state of being bound by sin, oppression, or God's discipline.
faces downcastפָּנִים רָעִים
panim ra'im · Hebrew Noun phrase
A figurative expression describing an appearance of sadness, grief, or inner turmoil. In biblical thought, the face often mirrors the state of the heart before God or others.
dreamsחֲלוֹם
chalowm · Hebrew Noun
A supernatural communication from God in the Old Testament, used to reveal His will, future events, or divine warnings to individuals, including both Israelites and Gentiles.
interpretationsפִּתָּרוֹן
pittarown · Hebrew Noun
The act of explaining or unfolding the meaning of a vision, oracle, or prophecy. Biblically, true interpretation is recognized as a divine prerogative, often requiring God’s wisdom to reveal hidden truth.
Godאֱלֹהִים
Elohim · Hebrew Noun
The singular sovereign Creator and Sustainer of the universe. He is the ultimate source of truth, wisdom, and authority, and He alone holds the final meaning of all things.
