Overview
The Bible addresses basket across 4 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Genesis and Matthew. Closely related themes include Dreams, Egypt, Apostles and Sadducees. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Joseph.
Key Bible verses about basket
Old Testament
Genesis
When the chief baker saw that the interpretation was good, he said unto Joseph, I also was in my dream, and, behold, I had three white baskets on my head: white: or, full of holes
And in the uppermost basket there was of all manner of bakemeats for Pharaoh; and the birds did eat them out of the basket upon my head. bakemeats: Heb. meat of Pharaoh, the work of a baker, or, cook
People in the Bible and basket
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying basket for yourself
- Begin with Genesis 40:16, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Genesis and Matthew each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Joseph and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Dreams, Egypt, Apostles and Sadducees.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about basket?
The Bible addresses basket across 4 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Genesis and Matthew. Closely related themes include Dreams, Egypt, Apostles and Sadducees. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Joseph.
How many Bible verses are about basket?
The Bible references basket in 4 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention basket?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Genesis 40:16: “When the chief baker saw that the interpretation was good, he said unto Joseph, I also was in my dream, and, behold, I had three white baskets on my head: white: or, full of holes”
Which people in the Bible are associated with basket?
Joseph.
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