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and he gave the cup into Pharaoh's hand:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/40.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then he restored the chief butler to his butlership again, and he placed the cup in Pharaoh’s hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/40.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />He restored the chief cupbearer to his office, and he put the cup into Pharaoh’s hand;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/40.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He restored the chief cupbearer to his office, and he put the cup into Pharaoh&#8217s hand;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/40.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And he restored the chief cupbearer to his office, and he put the cup into Pharaoh’s hand;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/40.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And he restored the chief cupbearer to his office, and he put the cup into Pharaoh’s hand;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/40.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He restored the chief cupbearer to his office, and the cupbearer [once again] put the cup into Pharaoh’s hand;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/40.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Pharaoh restored the chief cupbearer to his position as cupbearer, and he placed the cup in Pharaoh’s hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/40.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Pharaoh restored the chief cupbearer to his position as cupbearer, and he placed the cup in Pharaoh&#8217s hand. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/40.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he restored the chief butler unto his butlership again; and he gave the cup into Pharaoh's hand:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/40.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />He put the personal servant back in his old job <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/40.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he restored the chief butler unto his butlership again; and he gave the cup into Pharaoh's hand:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/40.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He restored the chief cupbearer to his position. So the cupbearer put the cup in Pharaoh's hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/40.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He restored the wine steward to his former position, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/40.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />that is, he restored his senior security advisor to his former responsibilities, including attending to Pharaoh's personal wine cup, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/40.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Pharaoh restored the chief cupbearer to his position, so that he once again placed the cup in Pharaoh?s hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/40.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He restored the chief cupbearer to his former position so that he placed the cup in Pharaoh's hand,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/40.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He restored the chief cupbearer to his position again, and he placed the cup into Pharaoh?s hand;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/40.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he restored the chief butler to his butlership again; and he gave the cup into Pharaoh's hand:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/40.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He restored the chief cup bearer to his position again, and he gave the cup into Pharaoh’s hand; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/40.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and he puts back the chief of the butlers to his butlership, and he gives the cup into the hand of Pharaoh;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/40.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and he putteth back the chief of the butlers to his butlership, and he giveth the cup into the hand of Pharaoh;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/40.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he will restore the chief of the cup-bearers to his possession; and he will give the cup into Pharaoh's hand.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/40.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he restored the one to his place to present him the cup: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/40.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he restored the one to his place, to present him the cup;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/40.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He restored the chief cupbearer to his office, so that he again handed the cup to Pharaoh;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/40.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He restored the chief cupbearer to his cupbearing, and he placed the cup in Pharaoh’s hand;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/40.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And he restored the chief butler to his position; and he gave the cup into Pharaoh's hands:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/40.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he raised up the Chief of Drinking unto his position and he gave the cup unto the hands of Pharaoh:<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/40.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And he restored the chief butler back unto his butlership; and he gave the cup into Pharaoh's hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/40.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he restored the chief cupbearer to his office, and he gave the cup into Pharao's hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/40-21.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=10267" 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/40.htm">The Cupbearer and the Baker</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">20</span>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. <span class="reftext">21</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: way·yā·šeḇ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">Pharaoh restored</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/8269.htm" title="8269: śar (N-msc) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">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/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/4945.htm" title="4945: maš·qê·hū (N-msc:: 3ms) -- From shaqah; properly, causing to drink, i.e. A butler; by implication, drink; figuratively, a well-watered region.">his position,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: way·yit·tên (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">so that he once again placed</a> <a href="/hebrew/3563.htm" title="3563: hak·kō·ws (Art:: N-fs) -- From an unused root meaning to hold together; a cup, often figuratively, a lot; also some unclean bird, probably an owl.">the cup</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">in</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’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/3709.htm" title="3709: kap̄ (N-fsc) -- Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan. From kaphaph; the hollow hand or palm; figuratively, power.">hand.</a> </span><span class="reftext">22</span>But Pharaoh hanged the chief baker, just as Joseph had described to them in his interpretation.…<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/41-13.htm">Genesis 41:13</a></span><br />And it happened to us just as he had interpreted: I was restored to my position, and the other man was hanged.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/41-10.htm">Genesis 41:10-12</a></span><br />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. / Now a young Hebrew was there with us, a servant of the captain of the guard. We told him our dreams and he interpreted them for us individually.<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="/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/5-12.htm">Daniel 5:12-14</a></span><br />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.” / So Daniel was brought before the king, who asked him, “Are you Daniel, one of the exiles my father the king brought from Judah? / I have heard that the spirit of the gods is in you, and that you have insight, intelligence, and extraordinary wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/2-7.htm">1 Samuel 2:7-8</a></span><br />The LORD sends poverty and wealth; He humbles and He exalts. / He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap. He seats them among princes and bestows on them a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the LORD’s, and upon them He has set the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/75-6.htm">Psalm 75:6-7</a></span><br />For exaltation comes neither from east nor west, nor out of the desert, / but it is God who judges; He brings down one and exalts another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/21-1.htm">Proverbs 21:1</a></span><br />The king’s heart is a waterway in the hand of the LORD; He directs it where He pleases.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/2-1.htm">Nehemiah 2:1-6</a></span><br />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, / so the king said to me, “Why is your face sad, though you are not ill? This could only be sadness of the heart.” I was overwhelmed with fear / and replied to the king, “May the king live forever! Why should I not be sad when the city where my fathers are buried lies in ruins, and its gates have been destroyed by fire?” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/27-15.htm">Matthew 27:15-26</a></span><br />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?” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/15-6.htm">Mark 15:6-15</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/23-16.htm">Luke 23:16-25</a></span><br />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!” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/19-10.htm">John 19:10-12</a></span><br />So Pilate said to Him, “Do You refuse to speak to me? Do You not know that I have authority to release You and authority to crucify You?” / Jesus answered, “You would have no authority over Me if it were not given to you from above. Therefore the one who handed Me over to you is guilty of greater sin.” / From then on, Pilate tried to release Him, but the Jews kept shouting, “If you release this man, you are no friend of Caesar. Anyone who declares himself a king is defying Caesar.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/12-6.htm">Acts 12:6-11</a></span><br />On the night before Herod was to bring him to trial, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, with sentries standing guard at the entrance to the prison. / Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared and a light shone in the cell. He tapped Peter on the side and woke him up, saying, “Get up quickly.” And the chains fell off his wrists. / “Get dressed and put on your sandals,” said the angel. Peter did so, and the angel told him, “Wrap your cloak around you and follow me.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/16-25.htm">Acts 16:25-26</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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he restored the chief butler to his butlership again; and he gave the cup into Pharaoh's hand:</p><p class="hdg">gave the cup.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/40-13.htm">Genesis 40:13</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/2-1.htm">Nehemiah 2:1</a></b></br> And it came to pass in the month Nisan, in the twentieth year of Artaxerxes the king, <i>that</i> wine <i>was</i> before him: and I took up the wine, and gave <i>it</i> unto the king. Now I had not been <i>beforetime</i> sad in his presence.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/40-20.htm">Butler</a> <a href="/genesis/40-9.htm">Butlers</a> <a href="/genesis/40-20.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/genesis/40-13.htm">Cup</a> <a href="/genesis/40-20.htm">Cupbearer</a> <a href="/genesis/40-20.htm">Cup-Bearers</a> <a href="/genesis/40-13.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/genesis/40-13.htm">Office</a> <a href="/genesis/31-13.htm">Once</a> <a href="/genesis/40-19.htm">Pharaoh</a> <a href="/genesis/40-20.htm">Pharaoh's</a> <a href="/genesis/40-11.htm">Placed</a> <a href="/genesis/40-13.htm">Position</a> <a href="/genesis/39-21.htm">Putteth</a> <a href="/genesis/20-14.htm">Restored</a> <a href="/genesis/40-20.htm">Wine-Servant</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/40-23.htm">Butler</a> <a href="/genesis/40-23.htm">Butlers</a> <a href="/genesis/40-22.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/genesis/44-2.htm">Cup</a> <a href="/genesis/40-23.htm">Cupbearer</a> <a href="/genesis/40-23.htm">Cup-Bearers</a> <a href="/genesis/41-35.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/genesis/41-13.htm">Office</a> <a href="/genesis/41-10.htm">Once</a> <a href="/genesis/41-1.htm">Pharaoh</a> <a href="/genesis/41-25.htm">Pharaoh's</a> <a href="/genesis/41-48.htm">Placed</a> <a href="/genesis/41-13.htm">Position</a> <a href="/genesis/41-42.htm">Putteth</a> <a href="/genesis/41-13.htm">Restored</a> <a href="/genesis/40-23.htm">Wine-Servant</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 40</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/40-1.htm">The chief butler and baker of Pharaoh are also imprisoned.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/40-5.htm">Joseph interprets their dreams.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/40-20.htm">They are accomplished according to his interpretation.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/40-23.htm">The ingratitude of the butler, in forgetting Joseph.</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/40.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/40.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Pharaoh restored the chief cupbearer to his position</b><br>This phrase highlights the fulfillment of Joseph's interpretation of the cupbearer's dream, demonstrating Joseph's God-given ability to interpret dreams accurately. The role of the cupbearer was significant in ancient Egypt, as he was responsible for serving drinks to the Pharaoh and ensuring they were not poisoned. This restoration signifies a return to favor and trust, reflecting the importance of loyalty and reliability in royal courts. The act of restoration can be seen as a type of resurrection or redemption, prefiguring the ultimate restoration and redemption found in Jesus Christ.<p><b>so that he once again placed the cup in Pharaoh’s hand</b><br>The act of placing the cup in Pharaoh's hand symbolizes the cupbearer's reinstated authority and trust. This action is a daily, intimate interaction with the Pharaoh, indicating a close relationship and the cupbearer's essential role in the royal household. The imagery of the cup can also be connected to the New Testament, where Jesus speaks of the cup during the Last Supper, symbolizing His blood and the new covenant. This connection underscores themes of service, sacrifice, and the fulfillment of God's promises.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/joseph.htm">Joseph</a></b><br>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. In prison, he interpreted the dreams of Pharaoh's cupbearer and baker.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/c/chief_cupbearer.htm">Chief Cupbearer</a></b><br>An official in Pharaoh's court who was imprisoned with Joseph. He had a dream that Joseph interpreted, predicting his restoration to his position.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/pharaoh.htm">Pharaoh</a></b><br>The ruler of Egypt, who had the authority to restore or execute his officials. He restored the chief cupbearer to his position as Joseph had interpreted.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a></b><br>The land where these events took place, a significant location in the account of Joseph's life and the broader account of the Israelites.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/prison.htm">Prison</a></b><br>The setting where Joseph met the chief cupbearer and baker, and where he interpreted their dreams.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_restoration.htm">God's Sovereignty in Restoration</a></b><br>God orchestrates events for His purposes, as seen in the restoration of the cupbearer, which eventually leads to Joseph's rise.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_adversity.htm">Faithfulness in Adversity</a></b><br>Joseph remained faithful and used his God-given gifts even in prison, reminding us to serve God faithfully regardless of our circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_trust.htm">The Importance of Trust</a></b><br>The role of the cupbearer required trustworthiness, paralleling our call to be trustworthy in our responsibilities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_timing.htm">Divine Timing</a></b><br>God's timing is perfect, as seen in the precise fulfillment of Joseph's interpretation, encouraging us to trust in His timing for our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/interpreting_dreams_and_god's_revelation.htm">Interpreting Dreams and God's Revelation</a></b><br>Joseph's ability to interpret dreams points to the importance of seeking God's wisdom and revelation in our lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_40.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 40</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_was_a_cupbearer's_role_in_the_bible.htm">What role did a cupbearer serve in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_genesis_40_8_fit_science.htm">How can the seemingly supernatural power to interpret dreams in Genesis 40:8 be reconciled with a scientific worldview? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/40.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 21, 22.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And he restored the chief butler unto his butlership again; and he gave the cup into Pharaoh's hand</span> (literally, Set the <span class="accented">cup upon</span> <span class="accented">Pharaoh's psalm</span>): <span class="cmt_word">but he</span> (<span class="accented">i.e.</span> Pharaoh) <span class="cmt_word">hanged the chief baker</span> (<span class="accented">vide supra</span>, ver. 19): <span class="cmt_word">as Joseph had interpreted to them.</span> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/40-21.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">Pharaoh restored</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּ֛שֶׁב</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·šeḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn back, in, to retreat, again</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the chief</span><br /><span class="heb">שַׂ֥ר</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">הַמַּשְׁקִ֖ים</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">to</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his position,</span><br /><span class="heb">מַשְׁקֵ֑הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(maš·qê·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<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">so that he once again placed</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּתֵּ֥ן</span> <span class="translit">(way·yit·tên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, put, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the cup</span><br /><span class="heb">הַכּ֖וֹס</span> <span class="translit">(hak·kō·ws)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3563.htm">Strong's 3563: </a> </span><span class="str2">A cup, a lot, some unclean bird, an owl</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Pharaoh’s</span><br /><span class="heb">פַּרְעֹֽה׃</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">hand.</span><br /><span class="heb">כַּ֥ף</span> <span class="translit">(kap̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3709.htm">Strong's 3709: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/40-21.htm">Genesis 40:21 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/40-21.htm">Genesis 40:21 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/40-21.htm">Genesis 40:21 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/40-21.htm">Genesis 40:21 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/40-21.htm">Genesis 40:21 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/40-21.htm">Genesis 40:21 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/40-21.htm">Genesis 40:21 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/40-21.htm">Genesis 40:21 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/40-21.htm">Genesis 40:21 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/40-21.htm">Genesis 40:21 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/40-21.htm">OT Law: Genesis 40:21 He restored the chief cupbearer to his (Gen. 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