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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/genesis/41.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/genesis/41.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Then the chief cupbearer said to Pharaoh, &#8220Today I am reminded of my shortcomings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/41.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Finally, the king’s chief cup-bearer spoke up. “Today I have been reminded of my failure,” he told Pharaoh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/41.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Then the chief cupbearer said to Pharaoh, “I remember my offenses today.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/41.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the chief cupbearer said to Pharaoh, “Today I recall my failures.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/41.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Then spake the chief butler unto Pharaoh, saying, I do remember my faults this day:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/41.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then the chief butler spoke to Pharaoh, saying: “I remember my faults this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/41.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the chief cupbearer spoke to Pharaoh, saying, “I would make mention today of my <i>own</i> offenses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/41.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then the chief cupbearer spoke to Pharaoh, saying, &#8220I would make mention today of my own offenses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/41.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then the chief cupbearer spoke to Pharaoh, saying, “I would make mention today of my <i>own</i> offenses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/41.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then the chief cupbearer spoke to Pharaoh, saying, “I would bring to remembrance today my <i>own</i> offenses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/41.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then the chief cupbearer spoke to Pharaoh, saying, “I would mention my faults today.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/41.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the chief cupbearer said to Pharaoh, “Today I remember my faults.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/41.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the chief cupbearer said to Pharaoh, &#8220Today I remember my faults. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/41.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Then spake the chief butler unto Pharaoh, saying, I do remember my faults this day:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/41.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The king's personal servant said: Now I remember what I was supposed to do. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/41.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Then spake the chief butler unto Pharaoh, saying, I do remember my faults this day:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/41.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then the chief cupbearer spoke to Pharaoh, "I remember a promise I failed to keep. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/41.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Then the wine steward said to the king, "I must confess today that I have done wrong. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/41.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Pharaoh's senior security advisor spoke up. "Maybe I should make a confession. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/41.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the chief cupbearer said to Pharaoh, ?Today I recall my failures.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/41.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then the chief cupbearer said to Pharaoh, "Today I recall my failures.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/41.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Then the chief cupbearer spoke to Pharaoh, saying, "I remember my faults today.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/41.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Then spoke the chief butler to Pharaoh, saying, I do remember my faults this day:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/41.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Then the chief cup bearer spoke to Pharaoh, saying, “I remember my faults today. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/41.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the chief of the butlers speaks with Pharaoh, saying, “I mention my sin this day:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/41.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the chief of the butlers speaketh with Pharaoh, saying, 'My sin I mention this day:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/41.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the chief of the cup-bearers will speak to Pharaoh, saying, I, remembering my sin this day.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/41.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Then at length the chief butler remembering, said: I confess my sin: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/41.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then at last the chief cupbearer, remembering, said, “I confess my sin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/41.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Then the chief cupbearer said to Pharaoh: “Now I remember my negligence!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/41.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then the chief cupbearer said to Pharaoh, “I remember my faults today.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/41.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then the chief butler spoke in the presence of Pharaoh, and said, I will mention my offense today;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/41.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the Chief of Drinking spoke before Pharaoh, and he said, “I remember my fault today:<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/41.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Then spoke the chief butler unto Pharaoh, saying: 'I make mention of my faults this day:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/41.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the chief cupbearer spoke to Pharao, saying, I this day remember my fault:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/41-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=10352" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/41.htm">The Dreams of Pharaoh</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">8</span>In the morning his spirit was troubled, so he summoned all the magicians and wise men of Egypt. Pharaoh told them his dreams, but no one could interpret them for him. <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: śar (N-msc) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">Then the chief</a> <a href="/hebrew/4945.htm" title="4945: ham·maš·qîm (Art:: N-mp) -- From shaqah; properly, causing to drink, i.e. A butler; by implication, drink; figuratively, a well-watered region.">cupbearer</a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: way·ḏab·bêr (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">said</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: ’eṯ- (Prep) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc.">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/6547.htm" title="6547: par·‘ōh (N-proper-ms) -- A title of Eg. kings. Of Egyptian derivation; Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings.">Pharaoh,</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say."></a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: hay·yō·wm (Art:: N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">“Today</a> <a href="/hebrew/589.htm" title="589: ’ă·nî (Pro-1cs) -- I. Contracted from 'anokiy; I.">I</a> <a href="/hebrew/2142.htm" title="2142: maz·kîr (V-Hifil-Prtcpl-ms) -- Remember. A primitive root; properly, to mark, i.e. To remember; by implication, to mention; also to be male.">recall</a> <a href="/hebrew/2399.htm" title="2399: ḥă·ṭā·’ay (N-mpc:: 1cs) -- A sin. From chata'; a crime or its penalty.">my failures.</a> </span><span class="reftext">10</span>Pharaoh was once angry with his servants, and he put me and the chief baker in the custody of the captain of the guard.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/40-14.htm">Genesis 40:14-15</a></span><br />But when it goes well for you, please remember me and show me kindness by mentioning me to Pharaoh, that he might bring me out of this prison. / For I was kidnapped from the land of the Hebrews, and even here I have done nothing for which they should have put me in this dungeon.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/40-23.htm">Genesis 40:23</a></span><br />The chief cupbearer, however, did not remember Joseph; he forgot all about him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/42-21.htm">Genesis 42:21</a></span><br />Then they said to one another, “Surely we are being punished because of our brother. We saw his anguish when he pleaded with us, but we would not listen. That is why this distress has come upon us.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/39-20.htm">Genesis 39:20-21</a></span><br />So Joseph’s master took him and had him thrown into the prison where the king’s prisoners were confined. While Joseph was there in the prison, / the LORD was with him and extended kindness to him, granting him favor in the eyes of the prison warden.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/37-28.htm">Genesis 37:28</a></span><br />So when the Midianite traders passed by, his brothers pulled Joseph out of the pit and sold him for twenty shekels of silver to the Ishmaelites, who took him to Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/1-8.htm">Exodus 1:8-11</a></span><br />Then a new king, who did not know Joseph, came to power in Egypt. / “Look,” he said to his people, “the Israelites have become too numerous and too powerful for us. / Come, let us deal shrewdly with them, or they will increase even more; and if a war breaks out, they may join our enemies, fight against us, and leave the country.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/2-25.htm">Daniel 2:25-28</a></span><br />Arioch hastily brought Daniel before the king and said to him, “I have found a man among the exiles from Judah who will tell the king the interpretation.” / The king responded to Daniel, whose name was Belteshazzar, “Are you able to tell me what I saw in the dream, as well as its interpretation?” / Daniel answered the king, “No wise man, enchanter, medium, or magician can explain to the king the mystery of which he inquires. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/5-10.htm">Daniel 5:10-12</a></span><br />Hearing the outcry of the king and his nobles, the queen entered the banquet hall. “O king, may you live forever!” she said. “Do not let your thoughts terrify you, or your face grow pale. / There is a man in your kingdom who has the spirit of the holy gods in him. In the days of your father he was found to have insight, intelligence, and wisdom like that of the gods. Your father, King Nebuchadnezzar, appointed him chief of the magicians, enchanters, astrologers, and diviners. Your own father, the king, / did this because Daniel, the one he named Belteshazzar, was found to have an extraordinary spirit, as well as knowledge, understanding, and the ability to interpret dreams, explain riddles, and solve difficult problems. Summon Daniel, therefore, and he will give you the interpretation.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/16-14.htm">1 Samuel 16:14-23</a></span><br />Now the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and a spirit of distress from the LORD began to torment him. / Saul’s servants said to him, “Surely a spirit of distress from God is tormenting you. / Let our lord command your servants here to seek out someone who can skillfully play the harp. Whenever the spirit of distress from God is upon you, he is to play it, and you will be well.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/esther/6-1.htm">Esther 6:1-3</a></span><br />That night sleep escaped the king; so he ordered the Book of Records, the Chronicles, to be brought in and read to him. / And there it was found recorded that Mordecai had exposed Bigthana and Teresh, two of the eunuchs who guarded the king’s entrance, when they had conspired to assassinate King Xerxes. / The king inquired, “What honor or dignity has been bestowed on Mordecai for this act?” “Nothing has been done for him,” replied the king’s attendants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/105-19.htm">Psalm 105:19-22</a></span><br />until his prediction came true and the word of the LORD proved him right. / The king sent and released him; the ruler of peoples set him free. / He made him master of his household, ruler over all his substance, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-9.htm">Acts 7:9-10</a></span><br />Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt. But God was with him / and rescued him from all his troubles. He granted Joseph favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and all his household.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/16-25.htm">Acts 16:25-28</a></span><br />About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. / Suddenly a strong earthquake shook the foundations of the prison. At once all the doors flew open and everyone’s chains came loose. / When the jailer woke up and saw the prison doors open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself, presuming that the prisoners had escaped. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/27-19.htm">Matthew 27:19</a></span><br />While Pilate was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent him this message: “Have nothing to do with that innocent man, for I have suffered terribly in a dream today because of Him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/23-39.htm">Luke 23:39-43</a></span><br />One of the criminals who hung there heaped abuse on Him. “Are You not the Christ?” he said. “Save Yourself and us!” / But the other one rebuked him, saying, “Do you not even fear God, since you are under the same judgment? / We are punished justly, for we are receiving what our actions deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.” ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Then spoke the chief butler to Pharaoh, saying, I do remember my faults this day:</p><p class="hdg">I do remember.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/40-1.htm">Genesis 40:1-3,14,23</a></b></br> And it came to pass after these things, <i>that</i> the butler of the king of Egypt and <i>his</i> baker had offended their lord the king of Egypt… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/40-23.htm">Butler</a> <a href="/genesis/40-23.htm">Butlers</a> <a href="/genesis/40-23.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/genesis/40-23.htm">Cupbearer</a> <a href="/genesis/40-23.htm">Cup-Bearers</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-8.htm">Faults</a> <a href="/genesis/27-45.htm">Memory</a> <a href="/genesis/40-14.htm">Mention</a> <a href="/james/5-16.htm">Offences</a> <a href="/james/5-16.htm">Offenses</a> <a href="/genesis/41-8.htm">Pharaoh</a> <a href="/genesis/40-23.htm">Remember</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-5.htm">Reminded</a> <a href="/matthew/6-12.htm">Shortcomings</a> <a href="/genesis/39-9.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/genesis/39-17.htm">Speaketh</a> <a href="/genesis/40-7.htm">Today</a> <a href="/genesis/40-23.htm">Wine-Servant</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/40-1.htm">Butler</a> <a href="/2_kings/18-19.htm">Butlers</a> <a href="/genesis/41-10.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/nehemiah/1-11.htm">Cupbearer</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-5.htm">Cup-Bearers</a> <a href="/job/10-6.htm">Faults</a> <a href="/genesis/41-30.htm">Memory</a> <a href="/exodus/23-13.htm">Mention</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/10-4.htm">Offences</a> <a href="/numbers/18-1.htm">Offenses</a> <a href="/genesis/41-10.htm">Pharaoh</a> <a href="/genesis/50-24.htm">Remember</a> <a href="/mark/11-21.htm">Reminded</a> <a href="/matthew/6-12.htm">Shortcomings</a> <a href="/genesis/42-22.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/genesis/41-17.htm">Speaketh</a> <a href="/genesis/42-13.htm">Today</a> <a href="/genesis/40-2.htm">Wine-Servant</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 41</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/41-1.htm">Pharaoh has two dreams.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/41-9.htm">Joseph interprets them.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/41-33.htm">He gives Pharaoh counsel, and is highly advanced, and married.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">46. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/41-46.htm">The seven years of plenty.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">50. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/41-50.htm">He begets children.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">53. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/41-53.htm">The famine begins.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/41.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/genesis/41.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Then the chief cupbearer said to Pharaoh</b><br>The chief cupbearer, also known as the butler, held a significant position in the Egyptian court, responsible for serving wine to Pharaoh and ensuring its safety. This role required trustworthiness and loyalty, as he was in close proximity to the king. The cupbearer's interaction with Pharaoh highlights the hierarchical structure of ancient Egyptian society, where only select individuals had direct access to the ruler. This moment is pivotal as it sets the stage for Joseph's rise to power. The cupbearer's remembrance of Joseph is divinely orchestrated, demonstrating God's sovereignty in using seemingly minor characters to fulfill His purposes.<p><b>“Today I recall my failures.”</b><br>The cupbearer's admission of his failures is a moment of personal reflection and honesty. In the broader biblical narrative, this acknowledgment of wrongdoing is crucial for the unfolding of God's plan. His failure refers to his previous neglect to mention Joseph to Pharaoh, despite Joseph's accurate interpretation of his dream while in prison. This moment of recollection is significant as it leads to Joseph's introduction to Pharaoh, ultimately resulting in Joseph's elevation to a position of power. The theme of remembering and forgetting is prevalent in Scripture, often associated with God's faithfulness and human fallibility. This phrase also foreshadows the importance of repentance and confession, which are central themes in the Bible, pointing to the need for divine grace and forgiveness.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/c/chief_cupbearer.htm">Chief Cupbearer</a></b><br>A high-ranking official in Pharaoh's court responsible for serving wine and ensuring its safety. His role was significant, as he had direct access to Pharaoh.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/pharaoh.htm">Pharaoh</a></b><br>The ruler of Egypt, considered a god by his people. In this context, Pharaoh is troubled by dreams that none of his wise men can interpret.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/joseph.htm">Joseph</a></b><br>Although not directly mentioned in this verse, Joseph is central to the account. He is in prison at this time, having been falsely accused, and is about to be remembered by the cupbearer.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a></b><br>The setting of this account, a powerful and influential kingdom in the ancient world.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/d/dreams.htm">Dreams</a></b><br>The catalyst for the events in this chapter. Pharaoh's dreams are significant and require divine interpretation, which only Joseph can provide.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_timing_is_perfect.htm">God's Timing is Perfect</a></b><br>The cupbearer's delayed memory serves as a reminder that God's timing is always perfect. Though Joseph waited in prison, God was working behind the scenes to fulfill His purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_remembering.htm">The Importance of Remembering</a></b><br>The cupbearer's eventual recollection of Joseph's kindness teaches us the importance of remembering and acknowledging those who have helped us in our journey.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_providence.htm">Divine Providence</a></b><br>This verse illustrates God's providence in using seemingly small events to bring about His greater plan. Trust in God's overarching plan, even when circumstances seem stagnant.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/repentance_and_acknowledgment.htm">Repentance and Acknowledgment</a></b><br>The cupbearer's admission of his failure is a form of repentance. It is crucial to acknowledge our shortcomings and seek to make amends.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god_uses_all_circumstances.htm">God Uses All Circumstances</a></b><br>Joseph's account shows that God can use any situation, even imprisonment, to prepare us for future roles and responsibilities.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_41.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 41</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_a_pulpit.htm">What role did a cupbearer serve in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_joseph_rise_to_power_in_egypt.htm">How did Joseph rise to power in Egypt?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_dreams.htm">What does the Bible say about interpreting dreams?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_was_the_baker_executed_in_genesis_40_19.htm">If God guided Joseph, why does Genesis 40:19 single out the baker for execution without providing deeper justification? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/41.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 9-13.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Then spake the chief butler unto Pharaoh, saying, I do remember my faults this day</span>: - literally, <span class="accented">my faults</span> (sc. am) <span class="accented">remembering today</span>; but whether he understood by his faults his ingratitude to Joseph or his offense against Pharaoh commentators are not agreed, though the latter seems the more probable - <span class="cmt_word">Pharaoh was wroth with his servants</span>, - literally, <span class="accented">broke out against them</span> (<span class="accented">vide</span> <a href="/genesis/40-2.htm">Genesis 40:2</a>) - <span class="cmt_word">and put me in ward in the captain of the guard's house</span>, - literally, <span class="accented">put me</span> <span class="accented">in custody of the house of the captain of the slaughterers</span> (cf. <a href="/genesis/40-3.htm">Genesis 40:3</a>) - b<span class="cmt_word">oth me and the chief baker: and we dreamed a dream in one night, I and he; we dreamed each man according to the interpretation of his dream</span> (<span class="accented">vide</span> <a href="/genesis/40-5.htm">Genesis 40:5</a>). <span class="cmt_word">And there was there with us a young man, a Hebrew, servant to the captain of the guard</span> (<span class="accented">vide</span> <a href="/genesis/37-36.htm">Genesis 37:36</a>); <span class="cmt_word">and we told him</span> (so. our dreams), <span class="cmt_word">and he interpreted to us our dreams</span> (<span class="accented">vide</span> <a href="/genesis/40-12.htm">Genesis 40:12, 13, 18, 19</a>); <span class="cmt_word">to each man according to his dream he did interpret. And it came to pass, as he interpreted to us, so it was; me he</span> (not Pharaoh, but Joseph) <span class="cmt_word">restored unto mine office, and him he hanged</span> (<span class="accented">vide</span> <a href="/genesis/40-21.htm">Genesis 40:21, 22</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/41-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Then the chief</span><br /><span class="heb">שַׂ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(śar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> </span><span class="str2">Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince</span><br /><br /><span class="word">cupbearer</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמַּשְׁקִ֔ים</span> <span class="translit">(ham·maš·qîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4945.htm">Strong's 4945: </a> </span><span class="str2">Causing to drink, a butler, drink, a well-watered region</span><br /><br /><span class="word">said</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְדַבֵּר֙</span> <span class="translit">(way·ḏab·bêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arrange, to speak, to subdue</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶת־</span> <span class="translit">(’eṯ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_854.htm">Strong's 854: </a> </span><span class="str2">Nearness, near, with, by, at, among</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Pharaoh,</span><br /><span class="heb">פַּרְעֹ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(par·‘ōh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6547.htm">Strong's 6547: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pharaoh -- a title of Egypt kings</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Today</span><br /><span class="heb">הַיּֽוֹם׃</span> <span class="translit">(hay·yō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲנִ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_589.htm">Strong's 589: </a> </span><span class="str2">I</span><br /><br /><span class="word">recall</span><br /><span class="heb">מַזְכִּ֥יר</span> <span class="translit">(maz·kîr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2142.htm">Strong's 2142: </a> </span><span class="str2">To mark, to remember, to mention, to be male</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my failures.</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲטָאַ֕י</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·ṭā·’ay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2399.htm">Strong's 2399: </a> </span><span class="str2">A crime, its penalty</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/41-9.htm">Genesis 41:9 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/41-9.htm">Genesis 41:9 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/41-9.htm">Genesis 41:9 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/41-9.htm">Genesis 41:9 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/41-9.htm">Genesis 41:9 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/41-9.htm">Genesis 41:9 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/41-9.htm">Genesis 41:9 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/41-9.htm">Genesis 41:9 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/41-9.htm">Genesis 41:9 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/41-9.htm">Genesis 41:9 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/41-9.htm">OT Law: Genesis 41:9 Then the chief cupbearer spoke to Pharaoh (Gen. 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