Genesis 40:8 meaning and explanation

“We both had dreams,” they replied, “but there is no one to interpret them.” Then Joseph said to them, “Don’t interpretations belong to God? Tell me your dreams.”

Genesis 40:8, Berean Standard Bible

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Joseph is a prisoner in Egypt, attending Pharaoh's cupbearer and baker, who have been jailed and are troubled by dreams. In the ancient world dreams were thought to carry messages, and Egypt had professional interpreters, but none was available in prison.

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