Although his own dreams (Gen. 37:5-11) were not yet fulfilled, Joseph had the faith and the boldness to interpret the dreams of his two companions. The fact that he acknowledged God as the source of interpretations indicates that he still believed in the interpretation God had given him of his own dreams. Eventually, Joseph was released from prison indirectly through his speaking by faith in interpreting the cupbearer’s dream (Gen. 41:9-13), and he was ushered to the throne directly through his speaking boldly in interpreting Pharaoh’s dreams (Gen. 41:14-46). Both release and authority came to him through his speaking.