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Joseph in Prison Word Search for Kids (Easy, Medium and Hard)

Free printable Joseph in Prison word search in three levels, from 6 big words across and down to 16 words in every direction. Answer keys included.

Preschool–Grade 5 · Medium

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Ages: Preschool (3–5), Early Elementary (K–2), Upper Elementary (3–5)
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 10 minutes
Scripture: Genesis 40:1–23
Bible story: Joseph in Prison

Use this word search after you teach Joseph in Prison (Genesis 40:1–23).

The story: In prison, Joseph served the chief butler and the chief baker of the king of Egypt, and each of them dreamed a dream. Joseph asked, "Do not interpretations belong to God?" and told the butler that within three days Pharaoh would restore him unto his place, and he asked the butler to make mention of him unto Pharaoh. It came to pass as Joseph had interpreted, but "did not the chief butler remember Joseph, but forgat him."

Talk about it: Big idea: Giving God the credit, Serving where you are. Which word from the puzzle reminds you most of the story?

Three levels: easy (ages 4–6) has 6 big words that go only across and down; medium (grades K–2) has 10 words that also go diagonally; hard (grades 3–5) has 16 words that go every direction, even backwards. Each downloads with or without an answer key.

The Bible story

In prison, Joseph served the chief butler and the chief baker of the king of Egypt, and each of them dreamed a dream. Joseph asked, "Do not interpretations belong to God?" and told the butler that within three days Pharaoh would restore him unto his place, and he asked the butler to make mention of him unto Pharaoh. It came to pass as Joseph had interpreted, but "did not the chief butler remember Joseph, but forgat him." Read the whole story in Genesis 40:1–23 (KJV).

Memory verse: "And they said unto him, We have dreamed a dream, and there is no interpreter of it. And Joseph said unto them, Do not interpretations belong to God? tell me them, I pray you." (Genesis 40:8, KJV). It is printed on every level.

Words to find

Easy (ages 4–6, 6 words): Joseph, Prison, Butler, Baker, Vine and Grapes.
Medium (grades K–2, 10 words): Joseph, Prison, Butler, Baker, Dream, Vine, Grapes, Baskets, Cup and Pharaoh.
Hard (grades 3–5, 16 words): Joseph, Prison, Butler, Baker, Dream, Vine, Grapes, Baskets, Cup, Pharaoh, Captain, Guard, Branches, Blossoms, Clusters and Feast.

The words come from the story in Genesis 40:1–23 (KJV). Before kids start, read the words aloud together and ask where each one is in the story.

Answer keys

Each level downloads two ways: the puzzle on its own, or with a second page that shows the answer (every word circled in red). Print the key for helpers, or let kids check their own work.

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Frequently asked questions

What ages are these Joseph in Prison word searches for?

The easy one (6 big words, across and down) is for ages 4–6, the medium one (10 words, with diagonals) for kindergarten to 2nd grade, and the hard one (16 words in every direction, even backwards) for 3rd to 5th grade.

Is there an answer key?

Yes. Every level downloads with or without its answer key, which circles each word in red.

Are these word searches free?

Yes. Print as many as you need for your church, school or home. Please don't resell them.

What words are in the Joseph in Prison word search?

The easy level has Joseph, Prison, Butler, Baker, Vine and Grapes. The medium and hard levels add more words from Genesis 40:1–23 (KJV); the full lists are on this page.