Genesis 41:11

Old Testament Law (Torah) ASV (1901)

What does Genesis 41:11 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “and we dreamed a dream in one night, I and he; we dreamed each man according to the interpretation of his dream.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

and we dreamed a dream in one night, I and he; we dreamed each man according to the interpretation of his dream.

Genesis 41:11 — American Standard Version

Context — Genesis 41

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.

8And it came to pass in the morning that his spirit was troubled; and he sent and called for all the magicians of Egypt, and all the wise men thereof: and Pharaoh told them his dream; but there was none that could interpret them unto Pharaoh.

9Then spake the chief butler unto Pharaoh, saying, I do remember my faults this day:

10Pharaoh was wroth with his servants, and put me in ward in the house of the captain of the guard, me and the chief baker:

11and we dreamed a dream in one night, I and he; we dreamed each man according to the interpretation of his dream.

12And there was with us there a young man, a Hebrew, servant to the captain of the guard; and we told him, and he interpreted to us our dreams; to each man according to his dream he did interpret.

13And it came to pass, as he interpreted to us, so it was; me he restored unto mine office, and him he hanged.

14Then Pharaoh sent and called Joseph, and they brought him hastily out of the dungeon: and he shaved himself, and changed his raiment, and came in unto Pharaoh.

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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition

John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary

“And we dreamed a dream in one night, I and he, etc.] In one and the same night: we dreamed each man according to the interpretation of his dream; they both dreamed exactly what should befall them, as it was interpreted to them; the dreams, the interpretation of them, and the events, answered to each other.”

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Scripture text: American Standard Version (1901), public domain.
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Last text and source check: 20 August 2026