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Mention me to Pharaoh, so he might let me out of this place. <a href="/esv/genesis/40.htm">English Standard Version</a> Only remember me, when it is well with you, and please do me the kindness to mention me to Pharaoh, and so get me out of this house. <a href="/bsb/genesis/40.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/kjv/genesis/40.htm">King James Bible</a> But think on me when it shall be well with thee, and shew kindness, I pray thee, unto me, and make mention of me unto Pharaoh, and bring me out of this house: <a href="/nkjv/genesis/40.htm">New King James Version</a> But remember me when it is well with you, and please show kindness to me; make mention of me to Pharaoh, and get me out of this house. <a href="/nasb_/genesis/40.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Only keep me in mind when it goes well for you, and please do me a kindness by mentioning me to Pharaoh, and get me out of this prison. <a href="/nasb/genesis/40.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Only keep me in mind when it goes well with you, and please do me a kindness by mentioning me to Pharaoh and get me out of this house. <a href="/nasb77/genesis/40.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Only keep me in mind when it goes well with you, and please do me a kindness by mentioning me to Pharaoh, and get me out of this house. <a href="/lsb/genesis/40.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Only remember me when it goes well with you, and please show me lovingkindness by remembering me to Pharaoh and getting me out of this house. <a href="/amp/genesis/40.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Only think of me when it goes well with you, and please show me kindness by mentioning me to Pharaoh and get me out of this house. <a href="/csb/genesis/40.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But when all goes well for you, remember that I was with you. Please show kindness to me by mentioning me to Pharaoh, and get me out of this prison. <a href="/hcsb/genesis/40.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But when all goes well for you, remember that I was with you. Please show kindness to me by mentioning me to Pharaoh, and get me out of this prison. <a href="/asv/genesis/40.htm">American Standard Version</a> But have me in thy remembrance when it shall be well with thee, and show kindness, I pray thee, unto me, and make mention of me unto Pharaoh, and bring me out of this house: <a href="/cev/genesis/40.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But when these good things happen, please don't forget to tell the king about me, so I can get out of this place. <a href="/erv/genesis/40.htm">English Revised Version</a> But have me in thy remembrance when it shall be well with thee, and shew kindness, I pray thee, unto me, and make mention of me unto Pharaoh, and bring me out of this house: <a href="/gwt/genesis/40.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Remember me when things go well for you, and please do me a favor. Mention me to Pharaoh, and get me out of this prison. <a href="/gnt/genesis/40.htm">Good News Translation</a> But please remember me when everything is going well for you, and please be kind enough to mention me to the king and help me get out of this prison. <a href="/isv/genesis/40.htm">International Standard Version</a> But keep me in mind when things go well for you. Be sure to extend kindness to me by remembering me to Pharaoh. Bring me out of this prison, <a href="/msb/genesis/40.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/genesis/40.htm">NET Bible</a> But remember me when it goes well for you, and show me kindness. Make mention of me to Pharaoh and bring me out of this prison, <a href="/nheb/genesis/40.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But remember me when it goes well for you, and please do me the kindness to mention me to Pharaoh and get me out of this prison. <a href="/wbt/genesis/40.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But think on me when it shall be well with thee, and show kindness to me, I pray thee, and make mention of me to Pharaoh, and bring me out of this house: <a href="/web/genesis/40.htm">World English Bible</a> But remember me when it is well with you. Please show kindness to me, and make mention of me to Pharaoh, and bring me out of this house. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/genesis/40.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Surely if you have remembered me with you, when it is well with you, and have please done kindness with me, and have made mention of me to Pharaoh, then you have brought me out from this house, <a href="/ylt/genesis/40.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'Surely if thou hast remembered me with thee, when it is well with thee, and hast done (I pray thee) kindness with me, and hast made mention of me unto Pharaoh, then hast thou brought me out from this house, <a href="/slt/genesis/40.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> But remember me with thyself, when it shall be well to thee, and now do kindness to me, and remember me to Pharaoh and bring me out of this house.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/genesis/40.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Only remember me, when it shall be well with thee, and do me this kindness: to put Pharao in mind to take me out of this prison: <a href="/cpdv/genesis/40.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Only remember me, when it will be well with you, and do me this mercy, to suggest to Pharaoh to lead me out of this prison. <a href="/nabre/genesis/40.htm">New American Bible</a> Only think of me when all is well with you, and please do me the great favor of mentioning me to Pharaoh, to get me out of this place. <a href="/nrsvce/genesis/40.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But remember me when it is well with you; please do me the kindness to make mention of me to Pharaoh, and so get me out of this place.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/genesis/40.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But remember me when it shall be well with you, and do me a favor and justice, and make mention of me in the presence of Pharaoh, and bring me out of this prison house; <a href="/hpbt/genesis/40.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> But remember me being with you when it will be well with you, and do a favor and righteousness for me and remember me before Pharaoh and take me out of this prison<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/genesis/40.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> But have me in thy remembrance when it shall be well with thee, and show kindness, I pray thee, unto me, and make mention of me unto Pharaoh, and bring me out of this house. <a href="/sep/genesis/40.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> But remember me of thyself, when it shall be well with thee, and thou shalt deal mercifully with me, and thou shalt make mention of me to Pharao, and thou shalt bring me forth out of this dungeon. <a href="/parallel/genesis/40-14.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=10205" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/genesis/40.htm">The Cupbearer and the Baker</a> …13Within three days Pharaoh will lift up your head and restore your position. You will put Pharaoh’s cup in his hand, just as you did when you were his cupbearer. 14<a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">But</a> <a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: ’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!"></a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ka·’ă·šer (Prep-k:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">when</a> <a href="/hebrew/3190.htm" title="3190: yî·ṭaḇ (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To be good, well, glad, or pleasing. A primitive root; to be make well, literally or figuratively.">it goes well</a> <a href="/hebrew/lāḵ (Prep:: 2fs) -- ">for you,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4994.htm" title="4994: nā (Interjection) -- I (we) pray, now. ">please</a> <a href="/hebrew/2142.htm" title="2142: zə·ḵar·ta·nî (V-Qal-Perf-2ms:: 1cs) -- Remember. A primitive root; properly, to mark, i.e. To remember; by implication, to mention; also to be male.">remember</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: ’it·tə·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc.">me</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: wə·‘ā·śî·ṯā- (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-2ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">and show</a> <a href="/hebrew/5978.htm" title="5978: ‘im·mā·ḏî (Prep:: 1cs) -- Along with, against, by, from">me</a> <a href="/hebrew/2617.htm" title="2617: ḥā·seḏ (N-ms) -- Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty. From chacad; kindness; by implication piety: rarely reproof, or Beauty.">kindness</a> <a href="/hebrew/2142.htm" title="2142: wə·hiz·kar·ta·nî (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjPerf-2ms:: 1cs2) -- Remember. A primitive root; properly, to mark, i.e. To remember; by implication, to mention; also to be male.">by mentioning me</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">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/3318.htm" title="3318: wə·hō·w·ṣê·ṯa·nî (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjPerf-2ms:: 1cs2) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">that he might bring me out</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: min- (Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">of</a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: haz·zeh (Art:: Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that.">this</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: hab·ba·yiṯ (Art:: N-ms) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">prison.</a> 15For 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.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/41-9.htm">Genesis 41:9-13</a> Then the chief cupbearer said to Pharaoh, “Today I recall my failures. / Pharaoh was once angry with his servants, and he put me and the chief baker in the custody of the captain of the guard. / One night both the chief baker and I had dreams, and each dream had its own meaning. ... <a href="/1_samuel/25-31.htm">1 Samuel 25:31</a> then my lord will have no remorse or guilt of conscience over needless bloodshed and revenge. And when the LORD has dealt well with my lord, may you remember your servant.” <a href="/1_samuel/20-14.htm">1 Samuel 20:14-15</a> And as long as I live, treat me with the LORD’s loving devotion, that I may not die, / and do not ever cut off your loving devotion from my household—not even when the LORD cuts off every one of David’s enemies from the face of the earth.” <a href="/1_kings/2-7.htm">1 Kings 2:7</a> But show loving devotion to the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be among those who eat at your table, because they stood by me when I fled from your brother Absalom. <a href="/nehemiah/5-19.htm">Nehemiah 5:19</a> Remember me favorably, O my God, for all that I have done for this people. <a href="/esther/6-1.htm">Esther 6:1-3</a> 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. <a href="/psalms/105-19.htm">Psalm 105:19</a> until his prediction came true and the word of the LORD proved him right. <a href="/psalms/106-4.htm">Psalm 106:4</a> Remember me, O LORD, in Your favor to Your people; visit me with Your salvation, <a href="/proverbs/14-21.htm">Proverbs 14:21</a> He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who shows kindness to the poor. <a href="/proverbs/19-17.htm">Proverbs 19:17</a> Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender. <a href="/ecclesiastes/9-15.htm">Ecclesiastes 9:15</a> Now a poor wise man was found in the city, and he saved the city by his wisdom. Yet no one remembered that poor man. <a href="/matthew/25-36.htm">Matthew 25:36</a> I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’ <a href="/luke/23-42.htm">Luke 23:42</a> Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when You come into Your kingdom!” <a href="/acts/7-10.htm">Acts 7:10</a> 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. <a href="/romans/16-3.htm">Romans 16:3-4</a> Greet Prisca and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus, / who have risked their lives for me. Not only I but all the churches of the Gentiles are grateful to them.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But think on me when it shall be well with you, and show kindness, I pray you, to me, and make mention of me to Pharaoh, and bring me out of this house:think on me.<a href="/1_samuel/25-31.htm">1 Samuel 25:31</a> That this shall be no grief unto thee, nor offence of heart unto my lord, either that thou hast shed blood causeless, or that my lord hath avenged himself: but when the LORD shall have dealt well with my lord, then remember thine handmaid.<a href="/luke/23-42.htm">Luke 23:42</a> And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom.<a href="/1_corinthians/7-21.htm">1 Corinthians 7:21</a> Art thou called being a servant? care not for it: but if thou mayest be made free, use it rather.shew.<a href="/joshua/2-12.htm">Joshua 2:12</a> Now therefore, I pray you, swear unto me by the LORD, since I have shewed you kindness, that ye will also shew kindness unto my father's house, and give me a true token:<a href="/1_samuel/20-14.htm">1 Samuel 20:14,15</a> And thou shalt not only while yet I live shew me the kindness of the LORD, that I die not: … <a href="/2_samuel/9-1.htm">2 Samuel 9:1</a> And David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may shew him kindness for Jonathan's sake?<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/36-7.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/genesis/34-31.htm">Deal</a> <a href="/genesis/32-20.htm">Goes</a> <a href="/genesis/39-21.htm">Good</a> <a href="/genesis/40-7.htm">House</a> <a href="/genesis/39-21.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-22.htm">Mention</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-2.htm">Mentioning</a> <a href="/genesis/37-11.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/genesis/40-13.htm">Pharaoh</a> <a href="/genesis/40-8.htm">Please</a> <a href="/genesis/40-7.htm">Prison</a> <a href="/genesis/31-50.htm">Remember</a> <a href="/genesis/30-22.htm">Remembered</a> <a href="/revelation/16-19.htm">Remembrance</a> <a href="/genesis/24-49.htm">Show</a> <a href="/genesis/37-35.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/genesis/16-6.htm">Think</a> <a href="/genesis/37-16.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/43-9.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/genesis/43-6.htm">Deal</a> <a href="/genesis/44-26.htm">Goes</a> <a href="/genesis/40-16.htm">Good</a> <a href="/genesis/41-10.htm">House</a> <a href="/exodus/15-13.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/genesis/41-9.htm">Mention</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-2.htm">Mentioning</a> <a href="/genesis/40-23.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/genesis/40-17.htm">Pharaoh</a> <a href="/genesis/43-20.htm">Please</a> <a href="/genesis/40-15.htm">Prison</a> <a href="/genesis/40-23.htm">Remember</a> <a href="/genesis/40-23.htm">Remembered</a> <a href="/exodus/17-14.htm">Remembrance</a> <a href="/genesis/46-28.htm">Show</a> <a href="/genesis/41-32.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/genesis/48-11.htm">Think</a> <a href="/genesis/41-28.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 40</div>1. <a href="/genesis/40-1.htm">The chief butler and baker of Pharaoh are also imprisoned.</a> 5. <a href="/genesis/40-5.htm">Joseph interprets their dreams.</a> 20. <a href="/genesis/40-20.htm">They are accomplished according to his interpretation.</a> 23. <a href="/genesis/40-23.htm">The ingratitude of the butler, in forgetting Joseph.</a> </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'; 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Joseph's assurance that the cupbearer would be restored to his position indicates his trust in God's revelation. This moment highlights the biblical theme of God's sovereignty and the fulfillment of His promises, as seen in other scriptures like <a href="/jeremiah/29-11.htm">Jeremiah 29:11</a>, where God assures His people of a hopeful future.please remember me Joseph's request to be remembered underscores the human desire for justice and deliverance. It also reflects the cultural practice of seeking favor from those in positions of power. In the ancient Near East, personal connections were crucial for social mobility and survival. This plea is reminiscent of other biblical figures who sought remembrance, such as Hannah in <a href="/1_samuel/1-11.htm">1 Samuel 1:11</a>, who asked God to remember her in her barrenness.and show me kindness The term "kindness" here is translated from the Hebrew word "chesed," which denotes loyal love or covenant faithfulness. This concept is central to the character of God throughout the Bible, as seen in His covenant with Israel. Joseph's appeal for kindness is a request for the cupbearer to act with loyalty and integrity, reflecting the biblical principle of treating others with the same grace that God extends to His people.by mentioning me to Pharaoh Joseph's strategy to gain freedom involves leveraging the cupbearer's restored position to reach Pharaoh, the highest authority in Egypt. This reflects the hierarchical structure of ancient Egyptian society, where access to the king could change one's fate. The mention of Pharaoh also foreshadows Joseph's eventual rise to power, as God orchestrates events to fulfill His purposes, similar to how Esther found favor with King Xerxes in <a href="/esther/2-17.htm">Esther 2:17</a>.that he might bring me out of this prison Joseph's desire to be freed from prison highlights his unjust circumstances, having been wrongfully accused by Potiphar's wife. This situation parallels other biblical narratives where God's people endure suffering before deliverance, such as Daniel in the lion's den (Daniel 6) or Paul and Silas in prison (<a href="/acts/16-25.htm">Acts 16:25-26</a>). Joseph's eventual release and rise to power serve as a type of Christ, who was also unjustly condemned but ultimately exalted by God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/joseph.htm">Joseph</a> A Hebrew man who was sold into slavery by his brothers and ended up in Egypt. He was imprisoned after being falsely accused by Potiphar's wife. 2. <a href="/topical/c/cupbearer.htm">Cupbearer</a> An official in Pharaoh's court who was imprisoned alongside Joseph. Joseph interpreted his dream, predicting his restoration to his position. 3. <a href="/topical/p/pharaoh.htm">Pharaoh</a> The ruler of Egypt, who had the authority to release Joseph from prison. 4. <a href="/topical/p/prison.htm">Prison</a> The place where Joseph was held after being falsely accused. It is also where he met the cupbearer and the baker. 5. <a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a> The land where Joseph was taken as a slave and where he rose to prominence.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_remembering_others.htm">The Importance of Remembering Others</a> Joseph's request to the cupbearer highlights the significance of remembering and advocating for those who are unjustly treated or in difficult situations. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_timing.htm">Trust in God's Timing</a> Although Joseph asked to be remembered, it was in God's perfect timing that he was released. This teaches us to trust in God's timing for deliverance and answers to our prayers. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_adversity.htm">Faithfulness in Adversity</a> Joseph remained faithful and used his God-given gifts even in prison. This encourages us to remain faithful and use our talents regardless of our circumstances. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_influence.htm">The Power of Influence</a> The cupbearer had the ear of Pharaoh, showing how God can use our relationships and positions to bring about His purposes.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_40.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 40</a> <a href="/q/how_did_joseph_rise_to_power_in_egypt.htm">How did Joseph rise to power in Egypt?</a> <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 href="/q/why_trust_joseph_with_dream_interpretation.htm">Why would a prisoner like Joseph be entrusted with interpreting dreams for high-ranking officials (Genesis 40:5-8)?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_plot_of_chosen_generation.htm">Why was Joseph imprisoned in Egypt?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/genesis/40-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>But כִּ֧י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction when כַּאֲשֶׁר֙ (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that it goes well יִ֣יטַב (yî·ṭaḇ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3190.htm">Strong's 3190: </a> To be good, well, glad, or pleasing for you, לָ֔ךְ (lāḵ) Preposition | second person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> please נָּ֥א (nā) Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4994.htm">Strong's 4994: </a> I pray', 'now', 'then' remember זְכַרְתַּ֣נִי (zə·ḵar·ta·nî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2142.htm">Strong's 2142: </a> To mark, to remember, to mention, to be male me אִתְּךָ֗ (’it·tə·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_854.htm">Strong's 854: </a> Nearness, near, with, by, at, among and show וְעָשִֽׂיתָ־ (wə·‘ā·śî·ṯā-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make me עִמָּדִ֖י (‘im·mā·ḏî) Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5978.htm">Strong's 5978: </a> Against, by, from, me, mine, of, that I take, unto, kindness חָ֑סֶד (ḥā·seḏ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2617.htm">Strong's 2617: </a> Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty by mentioning וְהִזְכַּרְתַּ֙נִי֙ (wə·hiz·kar·ta·nî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2142.htm">Strong's 2142: </a> To mark, to remember, to mention, to be male me to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to Pharaoh, פַּרְעֹ֔ה (par·‘ōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6547.htm">Strong's 6547: </a> Pharaoh -- a title of Egypt kings that he might bring me out וְהוֹצֵאתַ֖נִי (wə·hō·w·ṣê·ṯa·nî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> To go, bring, out, direct and proxim of מִן־ (min-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> A part of, from, out of this הַזֶּֽה׃ (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2088.htm">Strong's 2088: </a> This, that prison. הַבַּ֥יִת (hab·ba·yiṯ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/40-14.htm">Genesis 40:14 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/genesis/40-14.htm">Genesis 40:14 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/genesis/40-14.htm">Genesis 40:14 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/genesis/40-14.htm">Genesis 40:14 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/genesis/40-14.htm">Genesis 40:14 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/40-14.htm">Genesis 40:14 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/40-14.htm">Genesis 40:14 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/40-14.htm">Genesis 40:14 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/40-14.htm">Genesis 40:14 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/genesis/40-14.htm">Genesis 40:14 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/genesis/40-14.htm">OT Law: Genesis 40:14 But remember me when it will be (Gen. 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