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He lifted up the heads of the chief cupbearer and the chief baker in the presence of his officials: <a href="/nlt/genesis/40.htm">New Living Translation</a> Pharaoh’s birthday came three days later, and he prepared a banquet for all his officials and staff. He summoned his chief cup-bearer and chief baker to join the other officials. <a href="/esv/genesis/40.htm">English Standard Version</a> On the third day, which was Pharaoh’s birthday, he made a feast for all his servants and lifted up the head of the chief cupbearer and the head of the chief baker among his servants. <a href="/bsb/genesis/40.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> On the third day, which was Pharaoh’s birthday, he held a feast for all his officials, and in their presence he lifted up the heads of the chief cupbearer and the chief baker. <a href="/kjv/genesis/40.htm">King James Bible</a> And it came to pass the third day, which was Pharaoh's birthday, that he made a feast unto all his servants: and he lifted up the head of the chief butler and of the chief baker among his servants. <a href="/nkjv/genesis/40.htm">New King James Version</a> Now it came to pass on the third day, which was Pharaoh’s birthday, that he made a feast for all his servants; and he lifted up the head of the chief butler and of the chief baker among his servants. <a href="/nasb_/genesis/40.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> So it came about on the third day, which was Pharaoh’s birthday, that he held a feast for all his servants; and he lifted up the head of the chief cupbearer and the head of the chief baker among his servants. <a href="/nasb/genesis/40.htm">NASB 1995</a> Thus it came about on the third day, which was Pharaoh&#8217s birthday, that he made a feast for all his servants; and he lifted up the head of the chief cupbearer and the head of the chief baker among his servants. <a href="/nasb77/genesis/40.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Thus it came about on the third day, which was Pharaoh’s birthday, that he made a feast for all his servants; and he lifted up the head of the chief cupbearer and the head of the chief baker among his servants. <a href="/lsb/genesis/40.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Thus it happened on the third day, which was Pharaoh’s birthday, that he made a feast for all his servants; and he lifted up the head of the chief cupbearer and the head of the chief baker among his servants. <a href="/amp/genesis/40.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now on the third day, [which was] the Pharaoh’s birthday, he [released the two men from prison and] made a feast for all his servants; and he lifted up the head of the chief cupbearer and the head of the chief baker [that is, presented them in public] among his servants. <a href="/csb/genesis/40.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> On the third day, which was Pharaoh’s birthday, he gave a feast for all his servants. He elevated the chief cupbearer and the chief baker among his servants. <a href="/hcsb/genesis/40.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> On the third day, which was Pharaoh&#8217s birthday, he gave a feast for all his servants. He lifted up the heads of the chief cupbearer and the chief baker. <a href="/asv/genesis/40.htm">American Standard Version</a> And it came to pass the third day, which was Pharaoh's birthday, that he made a feast unto all his servants: and he lifted up the head of the chief butler and the head of the chief baker among his servants. <a href="/cev/genesis/40.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Three days later, while the king was celebrating his birthday with a dinner for his officials, he sent for his personal servant and the chief cook. <a href="/erv/genesis/40.htm">English Revised Version</a> And it came to pass the third day, which was Pharaoh's birthday, that he made a feast unto all his servants: and he lifted up the head of the chief butler and the head of the chief baker among his servants. <a href="/gwt/genesis/40.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Two days later, on his birthday, Pharaoh had a special dinner prepared for all his servants. Of all his servants he gave special attention to the chief cupbearer and the chief baker. <a href="/gnt/genesis/40.htm">Good News Translation</a> On his birthday three days later the king gave a banquet for all his officials; he released his wine steward and his chief baker and brought them before his officials. <a href="/isv/genesis/40.htm">International Standard Version</a> On the third day, which just happened to be Pharaoh's birthday, he threw a party for all his servants. He lifted the head of both his senior security advisor and of his head chef in front of his servants— <a href="/msb/genesis/40.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> On the third day, which was Pharaoh?s birthday, he held a feast for all his officials, and in their presence he lifted up the heads of the chief cupbearer and the chief baker. <a href="/net/genesis/40.htm">NET Bible</a> On the third day it was Pharaoh's birthday, so he gave a feast for all his servants. He "lifted up" the head of the chief cupbearer and the head of the chief baker in the midst of his servants. <a href="/nheb/genesis/40.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And it happened on the third day, which was Pharaoh?s birthday, that he gave a feast for all his servants, and he lifted up the head of the chief cupbearer and the head of the chief baker among his servants. <a href="/wbt/genesis/40.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And it came to pass the third day, which was Pharaoh's birth-day, that he made a feast to all his servants: and he lifted up the head of the chief butler and of the chief baker among his servants. <a href="/web/genesis/40.htm">World English Bible</a> On the third day, which was Pharaoh’s birthday, he made a feast for all his servants, and he lifted up the head of the chief cup bearer and the head of the chief baker among his servants. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/genesis/40.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And it comes to pass, on the third day, Pharaoh’s birthday, that he makes a banquet to all his servants, and lifts up the head of the chief of the butlers, and the head of the chief of the bakers among his servants, <a href="/ylt/genesis/40.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And it cometh to pass, on the third day, Pharaoh's birthday, that he maketh a banquet to all his servants, and lifteth up the head of the chief of the butlers, and the head of the chief of the bakers among his servants, <a href="/slt/genesis/40.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And it will be in the third day, the day of the birth of Pharaoh, and he will make a drinking to all his servants; and he will lift up the head of the chief of the cup-bearers, and the head of the chief of the bakers, in the midst of his servants.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/genesis/40.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> The third day after this was the birthday of Pharao: and he made a. great feast for his servants, and at the banquet remembered the chief butler, and the chief baker. <a href="/cpdv/genesis/40.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> The third day thereafter was the birthday of Pharaoh. And making a great feast for his servants, he remembered, during the banquet, the chief cupbearer and the chief miller of grain. <a href="/nabre/genesis/40.htm">New American Bible</a> And so on the third day, which was Pharaoh’s birthday, when he gave a banquet to all his servants, he singled out the chief cupbearer and chief baker in the midst of his servants. <a href="/nrsvce/genesis/40.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> On the third day, which was Pharaoh’s birthday, he made a feast for all his servants, and lifted up the head of the chief cupbearer and the head of the chief baker among his servants.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/genesis/40.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And it came to pass on the third day, which was Pharaoh's birthday, that he made a banquet for all his servants; and he remembered the chief butler and the chief baker among his servants. <a href="/hpbt/genesis/40.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And it was on the third day, on the birthday of Pharaoh, Pharaoh made a feast for all his Servants and the Chief of Drinking was recalled and the Chief Baker among his Servants.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/genesis/40.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And it came to pass the third day, which was Pharaoh's birthday, that he made a feast unto all his servants; and he lifted up the head of the chief butler and the head of the chief baker among his servants. <a href="/sep/genesis/40.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And it came to pass on the third day that it was Pharao's birth-day, and he made a banquet for all his servants, and he remembered the office of the cupbearer and the office of the baker in the midst of his servants. <a href="/parallel/genesis/40-20.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=10256" 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> …19Within three days Pharaoh will lift off your head and hang you on a tree. Then the birds will eat the flesh of your body.” 20<a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7992.htm" title="7992: haš·šə·lî·šî (Art:: Number-oms) -- Ordinal from shalowsh; third; feminine a third; by extension, a third; specifically, a third-story cell).">On the third</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: bay·yō·wm (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">day,</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.">which was Pharaoh’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: yō·wm (N-msc) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">birthday,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3205.htm" title="3205: hul·le·ḏeṯ (V-Hofal-Inf) -- A primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage."></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/6213.htm" title="6213: way·ya·‘aś (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">he held</a> <a href="/hebrew/4960.htm" title="4960: miš·teh (N-ms) -- A feast, drink. From shathah; drink, by implication, drinking; also a banquet or feast.">a feast</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: lə·ḵāl (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">for all</a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: ‘ă·ḇā·ḏāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">his officials,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8432.htm" title="8432: bə·ṯō·wḵ (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Midst. From an unused root meaning to sever; a bisection, i.e. the centre.">and in</a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: ‘ă·ḇā·ḏāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">their presence</a> <a href="/hebrew/5375.htm" title="5375: way·yiś·śā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- Or nacah ('abad); a primitive root; to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absol. And rel.">he lifted up</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/7218.htm" title="7218: rōš (N-msc) -- Head. From an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head, whether literal or figurative.">the heads</a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: śar (N-msc) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">of 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/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7218.htm" title="7218: rōš (N-msc) -- Head. From an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head, whether literal or figurative."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: śar (N-msc) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">and the chief</a> <a href="/hebrew/644.htm" title="644: hā·’ō·p̄îm (Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To bake. A primitive root; to cook, especially to bake.">baker.</a> 21Pharaoh restored the chief cupbearer to his position, so that he once again placed the cup in Pharaoh’s hand.…<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="/matthew/14-6.htm">Matthew 14:6-10</a> On Herod’s birthday, however, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod / so much that he promised with an oath to give to her whatever she asked. / Prompted by her mother, she said, “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.” ... <a href="/mark/6-21.htm">Mark 6:21-28</a> On Herod’s birthday, her opportunity arose. Herod held a banquet for his nobles and military commanders and the leading men of Galilee. / When the daughter of Herodias came and danced, she pleased Herod and his guests, and the king said to the girl, “Ask me for whatever you wish, and I will give it to you.” / And he swore to her, “Whatever you ask of me, I will give you, up to half my kingdom!” ... <a href="/esther/1-3.htm">Esther 1:3-5</a> In the third year of his reign, Xerxes held a feast for all his officials and servants. The military leaders of Persia and Media were there, along with the nobles and princes of the provinces. / And for a full 180 days he displayed the glorious riches of his kingdom and the magnificent splendor of his greatness. / At the end of this time, in the garden court of the royal palace, the king held a seven-day feast for all the people in the citadel of Susa, from the least to the greatest. <a href="/daniel/5-1.htm">Daniel 5:1-4</a> Later, King Belshazzar held a great feast for a thousand of his nobles, and he drank wine with them. / Under the influence of the wine, Belshazzar gave orders to bring in the gold and silver vessels that Nebuchadnezzar his father had taken from the temple in Jerusalem, so that the king could drink from them, along with his nobles, his wives, and his concubines. / Thus they brought in the gold vessels that had been taken from the temple, the house of God in Jerusalem, and the king drank from them, along with his nobles, his wives, and his concubines. ... <a href="/1_samuel/25-36.htm">1 Samuel 25:36-38</a> When Abigail returned to Nabal, there he was in the house, holding a feast fit for a king, in high spirits and very drunk. So she told him nothing until morning light. / In the morning when Nabal was sober, his wife told him about these events, and his heart failed within him, and he became like a stone. / About ten days later, the LORD struck Nabal dead. <a href="/2_kings/25-27.htm">2 Kings 25:27-30</a> On the twenty-seventh day of the twelfth month of the thirty-seventh year of the exile of Judah’s King Jehoiachin, in the year Evil-merodach became king of Babylon, he released King Jehoiachin of Judah from prison. / And he spoke kindly to Jehoiachin and set his throne above the thrones of the other kings who were with him in Babylon. / So Jehoiachin changed out of his prison clothes, and he dined regularly at the king’s table for the rest of his life. ... <a href="/matthew/27-15.htm">Matthew 27:15-26</a> Now it was the governor’s custom at the feast to release to the crowd a prisoner of their choosing. / At that time they were holding a notorious prisoner named Barabbas. / So when the crowd had assembled, Pilate asked them, “Which one do you want me to release to you: Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?” ... <a href="/luke/23-16.htm">Luke 23:16-25</a> Therefore I will punish Him and release Him.” / Now Pilate was obliged to release to the people one prisoner at the feast. / But they all cried out in unison: “Away with this man! Release Barabbas to us!” ... <a href="/1_kings/3-15.htm">1 Kings 3:15</a> Then Solomon awoke, and indeed it had been a dream. So he returned to Jerusalem, stood before the ark of the covenant of the Lord, and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings. Then he held a feast for all his servants. <a href="/hosea/7-5.htm">Hosea 7:5</a> The princes are inflamed with wine on the day of our king; so he joins hands with those who mock him. <a href="/2_chronicles/18-9.htm">2 Chronicles 18:9</a> Dressed in royal attire, the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat king of Judah were sitting on their thrones at the threshing floor by the entrance of the gate of Samaria, with all the prophets prophesying before them. <a href="/nehemiah/2-1.htm">Nehemiah 2:1</a> Now in the month of Nisan, in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes, when wine was set before him, I took the wine and gave it to the king. I had never been sad in his presence, <a href="/esther/2-18.htm">Esther 2:18</a> Then the king held a great banquet, Esther’s banquet, for all his officials and servants. He proclaimed a tax holiday in the provinces and gave gifts worthy of the king’s bounty. <a href="/mark/15-6.htm">Mark 15:6-15</a> Now it was Pilate’s custom at the feast to release to the people a prisoner of their choosing. / And a man named Barabbas was imprisoned with the rebels who had committed murder during the insurrection. / So the crowd went up and began asking Pilate to keep his custom. ... <a href="/john/18-39.htm">John 18:39-40</a> But it is your custom that I release to you one prisoner at the Passover. So then, do you want me to release to you the King of the Jews?” / “Not this man,” they shouted, “but Barabbas!” (Now Barabbas was an insurrectionist.)</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And it came to pass the third day, which was Pharaoh's birthday, that he made a feast to all his servants: and he lifted up the head of the chief butler and of the chief baker among his servants.third day.<a href="/genesis/40-13.htm">Genesis 40:13,19</a> Yet within three days shall Pharaoh lift up thine head, and restore thee unto thy place: and thou shalt deliver Pharaoh's cup into his hand, after the former manner when thou wast his butler… birthday.<a href="/genesis/21-8.htm">Genesis 21:8</a> And the child grew, and was weaned: and Abraham made a great feast the same day that Isaac was weaned.<a href="/esther/1-3.htm">Esther 1:3</a> In the third year of his reign, he made a feast unto all his princes and his servants; the power of Persia and Media, the nobles and princes of the provinces, being before him:<a href="/job/3-1.htm">Job 3:1</a> After this opened Job his mouth, and cursed his day.lifted up.<a href="/2_kings/25-27.htm">2 Kings 25:27</a> And it came to pass in the seven and thirtieth year of the captivity of Jehoiachin king of Judah, in the twelfth month, on the seven and twentieth day of the month, that Evilmerodach king of Babylon in the year that he began to reign did lift up the head of Jehoiachin king of Judah out of prison;<a href="/matthew/18-23.htm">Matthew 18:23-25</a> Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants… <a href="/matthew/25-19.htm">Matthew 25:19</a> After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/40-17.htm">Baker</a> <a href="/genesis/40-2.htm">Bakers</a> <a href="/mark/6-21.htm">Birthday</a> <a href="/mark/6-21.htm">Birth-Day</a> <a href="/genesis/32-5.htm">Bondmen</a> <a href="/genesis/40-16.htm">Bread-Maker</a> <a href="/genesis/40-13.htm">Butler</a> <a href="/genesis/40-16.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/genesis/40-13.htm">Cupbearer</a> <a href="/genesis/40-9.htm">Cup-Bearers</a> <a href="/genesis/29-22.htm">Feast</a> <a href="/genesis/40-19.htm">Head</a> <a href="/genesis/40-13.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/genesis/39-18.htm">Lifted</a> <a href="/genesis/40-7.htm">Officials</a> <a href="/genesis/37-4.htm">Others</a> <a href="/genesis/40-13.htm">Pharaoh's</a> <a href="/genesis/31-35.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/genesis/40-7.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/genesis/34-25.htm">Third</a> <a href="/genesis/40-9.htm">Wine-Servant</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/40-22.htm">Baker</a> <a href="/genesis/40-22.htm">Bakers</a> <a href="/job/1-4.htm">Birthday</a> <a href="/matthew/14-6.htm">Birth-Day</a> <a href="/genesis/41-37.htm">Bondmen</a> <a href="/genesis/40-22.htm">Bread-Maker</a> <a href="/genesis/40-21.htm">Butler</a> <a href="/genesis/40-21.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/genesis/40-21.htm">Cupbearer</a> <a href="/genesis/40-21.htm">Cup-Bearers</a> <a href="/exodus/5-1.htm">Feast</a> <a href="/genesis/43-28.htm">Head</a> <a href="/genesis/45-13.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/genesis/43-29.htm">Lifted</a> <a href="/genesis/41-37.htm">Officials</a> <a href="/genesis/42-4.htm">Others</a> <a href="/genesis/40-21.htm">Pharaoh's</a> <a href="/genesis/41-46.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/genesis/41-10.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/genesis/42-18.htm">Third</a> <a href="/genesis/40-21.htm">Wine-Servant</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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In the context of Joseph's story, it marks the fulfillment of the dreams he interpreted. The number three frequently appears in Scripture, such as in the resurrection of Jesus on the third day, indicating a pattern of God's redemptive work.which was Pharaoh’s birthday Pharaoh's birthday was a significant event in ancient Egypt, often celebrated with great pomp and ceremony. Birthdays of rulers were occasions for public feasting and displays of power. This context highlights the cultural practices of the time and sets the stage for the events that follow. The mention of Pharaoh's birthday is unique in the Bible, emphasizing the importance of the occasion.he held a feast for all his officials Feasts were common in ancient Near Eastern cultures, serving as opportunities for rulers to display wealth and reinforce social hierarchies. This feast would have been a grand affair, attended by high-ranking officials and courtiers. The gathering of officials underscores the public nature of the events that transpire, adding weight to the decisions made by Pharaoh.and in their presence The public setting of the feast indicates that the actions taken by Pharaoh were meant to be seen and understood by his court. This visibility underscores the authority of Pharaoh and the importance of the decisions regarding the chief cupbearer and the chief baker. It also reflects the transparency of justice in the royal court, where decisions were made in the presence of witnesses.he lifted up the heads of the chief cupbearer and the chief baker "Lifting up the heads" is a Hebrew idiom that can mean to restore to a position or to execute judgment. In this context, it signifies the outcome of the dreams Joseph interpreted: the restoration of the cupbearer and the execution of the baker. This phrase foreshadows the fulfillment of Joseph's interpretations, demonstrating his God-given ability to discern dreams. The contrasting fates of the two men also serve as a reminder of divine justice and the sovereignty of God in human affairs.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/pharaoh.htm">Pharaoh</a> The ruler of Egypt, who is celebrating his birthday with a feast. His decisions are pivotal in the account of Joseph. 2. <a href="/topical/c/chief_cupbearer.htm">Chief Cupbearer</a> An official in Pharaoh's court who was imprisoned with Joseph. His dream interpreted by Joseph foretold his restoration to his position. 3. <a href="/topical/c/chief_baker.htm">Chief Baker</a> Another official in Pharaoh's court, also imprisoned with Joseph. His dream, interpreted by Joseph, foretold his execution. 4. <a href="/topical/j/joseph.htm">Joseph</a> Although not mentioned directly in this verse, Joseph is the interpreter of the dreams that lead to the events of this day. He remains in prison, awaiting his own deliverance. 5. <a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a> The setting of the account, a place of both trial and eventual triumph for Joseph.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_timing.htm">God's Sovereignty in Timing</a> The events unfold on Pharaoh's birthday, a reminder that God's timing is perfect and often aligns with human events in unexpected ways. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_dreams.htm">The Role of Dreams</a> Dreams in the Bible often serve as a means of divine communication. Joseph's faithfulness in interpreting them shows his trust in God's revelations. <a href="/topical/j/justice_and_mercy.htm">Justice and Mercy</a> The contrasting fates of the cupbearer and baker illustrate the themes of justice and mercy, reminding us of God's ultimate authority in these matters. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_adversity.htm">Faithfulness in Adversity</a> Joseph's continued faithfulness, even when forgotten by the cupbearer, encourages believers to remain steadfast in trials.<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/what_does_the_bible_say_on_dreams.htm">What does the Bible say about interpreting dreams?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_a_pulpit.htm">What role did a cupbearer serve in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/could_pharaoh_trust_an_ex-prisoner_fully.htm">Genesis 41:39-40: Is it plausible that Pharaoh would entrust total authority over Egypt to someone just released from prison based solely on dream interpretation?</a> <a href="/q/should_christians_celebrate_birthdays.htm">Should Christians celebrate their birthdays?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/genesis/40.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(20) He lifted up the head.--From its use in this verse some have supposed that the phrase must mean "to put them on their trial," or "take account of them" (whence the margin reckon). More probably the words are used to point out the exact fulfilment of Joseph's interpretation of their dreams.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/40.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 20. - And it came to pass (literally, and it was, as Joseph had predicted) the third day (literally, in, or on, the third day), which was Pharaoh's birthday, - literally, the day of Pharaoh's being born, the inf. hophal being construed with an accusative (vide Gesenius, 'Grammar,' 143) - that he made a feast - a mishteh, i.e. a drinking or banquet (vide <a href="/genesis/19-3.htm">Genesis 19:3</a>) - unto all his servants. "The birthdays of the kings of Egypt were considered holy, and were celebrated with great joy and rejoicing. All business was suspended, and the people generally took part in the festivities' (Thoruley Smith, 'Joseph and his Times,' p. 62; vide Herod., 1:133: Ἡμέρην δὲ ἀπασέΩν μάλιστα ἐκείνην τιμᾶν νομίζουσι τῇ ἕκαστος ἐγένετο; and cf. <a href="/matthew/14-6.htm">Matthew 14:6</a>; <a href="/mark/6-21.htm">Mark 6:21</a>). And he lifted up the head - here the one phrase applies equally, though in different senses, to both. A similar expression occurs in the annals of Assur-nasir-pal (Sardanapalus), column 2. line 43: "Their heads on the high places of the mountain I lifted up" ('Records of the Past,' vol. 3. p. 54) - of the chief butler and of the chief baker among his servants - literally, in their midst, as a public example. <a href="/commentaries/genesis/40-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>On the third הַשְּׁלִישִׁ֗י (haš·šə·lî·šî) Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7992.htm">Strong's 7992: </a> Third, feminine a, third, a third, a third-story cell) day, בַּיּ֣וֹם (bay·yō·wm) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day which was Pharaoh’s פַּרְעֹ֔ה (par·‘ōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6547.htm">Strong's 6547: </a> Pharaoh -- a title of Egypt kings birthday, י֚וֹם (yō·wm) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day he held וַיַּ֥עַשׂ (way·ya·‘aś) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make a feast מִשְׁתֶּ֖ה (miš·teh) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4960.htm">Strong's 4960: </a> Drink, drinking, a banquet, feast for all לְכָל־ (lə·ḵāl) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every his officials, עֲבָדָ֑יו (‘ă·ḇā·ḏāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> Slave, servant and in בְּת֥וֹךְ (bə·ṯō·wḵ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8432.htm">Strong's 8432: </a> A bisection, the centre [their presence] עֲבָדָֽיו׃ (‘ă·ḇā·ḏāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> Slave, servant he lifted up וַיִּשָּׂ֞א (way·yiś·śā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5375.htm">Strong's 5375: </a> To lift, carry, take the heads רֹ֣אשׁ ׀ (rōš) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7218.htm">Strong's 7218: </a> The head of the chief שַׂ֣ר (śar) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince cupbearer הַמַּשְׁקִ֗ים (ham·maš·qîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4945.htm">Strong's 4945: </a> Causing to drink, a butler, drink, a well-watered region and the chief שַׂ֥ר (śar) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince baker. הָאֹפִ֖ים (hā·’ō·p̄îm) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_644.htm">Strong's 644: </a> To cook, to bake <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/40-20.htm">Genesis 40:20 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/genesis/40-20.htm">Genesis 40:20 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/genesis/40-20.htm">Genesis 40:20 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/genesis/40-20.htm">Genesis 40:20 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/genesis/40-20.htm">Genesis 40:20 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/40-20.htm">Genesis 40:20 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/40-20.htm">Genesis 40:20 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/40-20.htm">Genesis 40:20 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/40-20.htm">Genesis 40:20 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/genesis/40-20.htm">Genesis 40:20 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/genesis/40-20.htm">OT Law: Genesis 40:20 It happened the third day which was (Gen. 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