THEOSISJohn Chrysostom
At the same time, the chief baker, upon hearing this and believing that his dream also signifies good fortune for himself, shares his vision.
Genesis 40:16Meaning & Commentary from the Church Fathers
The chief baker seeing that he had wisely interpreted the dream, said: I also dreamed a dream, That I had three baskets of meal upon my head:
וַיַּ֥רְא שַׂר־הָאֹפִ֖ים כִּ֣י ט֣וֹב פָּתָ֑ר וַיֹּ֙אמֶר֙ אֶל־יוֹסֵ֔ף אַף־אֲנִי֙ בַּחֲלוֹמִ֔י וְהִנֵּ֗ה שְׁלֹשָׁ֛ה סַלֵּ֥י חֹרִ֖י עַל־רֹאשִֽׁי׃
The Church Fathers on this verse
3 Church Fathers comment on this verse
Jerome of Stridon
The Hebrew text reads 'three baskets of flour' rather than 'three baskets of flatbread'.
Philaret of Moscow (Drosdow)
The understanding appears to be sound. It seems that the head baker doubted the accuracy of the dream's interpretation, believing it could only be confirmed through the actual occurrence. However, encouraged by a favorable omen regarding the chief cupbearer, he was prompted to share his dream with Joseph.
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