New International Version Pharaoh’s cup was in my hand, and I took the grapes, squeezed them into Pharaoh’s cup and put the cup in his hand.” New Living Translation I was holding Pharaoh’s wine cup in my hand, so I took a cluster of grapes and squeezed the juice into the cup. Then I placed the cup in Pharaoh’s hand.” English Standard Version Pharaoh’s cup was in my hand, and I took the grapes and pressed them into Pharaoh’s cup and placed the cup in Pharaoh’s hand.” Berean Standard Bible Pharaoh’s cup was in my hand, and I took the grapes, squeezed them into his cup, and placed the cup in his hand.” Berean Literal Bible And the cup of Pharaoh was in my hand, and I took the grapes and pressed them into the cup of Pharaoh, and I put the cup in the hand of Pharaoh.” King James Bible And Pharaoh's cup was in my hand: and I took the grapes, and pressed them into Pharaoh's cup, and I gave the cup into Pharaoh's hand. New King James Version Then Pharaoh’s cup was in my hand; and I took the grapes and pressed them into Pharaoh’s cup, and placed the cup in Pharaoh’s hand.” New American Standard Bible Now Pharaoh’s cup was in my hand; so I took the grapes and squeezed them into Pharaoh’s cup, and I put the cup into Pharaoh’s hand.” NASB 1995 “Now Pharaoh’s cup was in my hand; so I took the grapes and squeezed them into Pharaoh’s cup, and I put the cup into Pharaoh’s hand.” NASB 1977 “Now Pharaoh’s cup was in my hand; so I took the grapes and squeezed them into Pharaoh’s cup, and I put the cup into Pharaoh’s hand.” Legacy Standard Bible Now Pharaoh’s cup was in my hand; so I took the grapes and squeezed them into Pharaoh’s cup, and I put the cup into Pharaoh’s hand.” Amplified Bible Now Pharaoh’s cup was in my hand, and I took the grapes and squeezed them into Pharaoh’s cup; then I placed the cup into Pharaoh’s hand.” Berean Annotated Bible Pharaoh’s (great house) cup was in my hand, and I took the grapes, squeezed them into his cup, and placed the cup in his hand. Christian Standard Bible Pharaoh’s cup was in my hand, and I took the grapes, squeezed them into Pharaoh’s cup, and placed the cup in Pharaoh’s hand.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Pharaoh’s cup was in my hand, and I took the grapes, squeezed them into Pharaoh’s cup, and placed the cup in Pharaoh’s hand."” American Standard Version and Pharaoh's cup was in my hand; and I took the grapes, and pressed them into Pharaoh's cup, and I gave the cup into Pharaoh's hand. Contemporary English Version I held the king's cup and squeezed the grapes into it, then I gave the cup to the king." English Revised Version and Pharaoh's cup was in my hand; and I took the grapes, and pressed them into Pharaoh's cup, and I gave the cup into Pharaoh's hand. GOD'S WORD® Translation Pharaoh's cup was in my hand, so I took the grapes and squeezed them into it. I put the cup in Pharaoh's hand." Good News Translation I was holding the king's cup; so I took the grapes and squeezed them into the cup and gave it to him." International Standard Version Then, with Pharaoh's cup in my hand, I took the grapes, squeezed them into Pharaoh's cup, then handed the cup directly to Pharaoh." NET Bible Now Pharaoh's cup was in my hand, so I took the grapes, squeezed them into his cup, and put the cup in Pharaoh's hand." New Heart English Bible Pharaoh's cup was in my hand, and I took the grapes and squeezed them into Pharaoh's cup, and I placed the cup into Pharaoh's hand." Webster's Bible Translation And Pharaoh's cup was in my hand: and I took the grapes, and pressed them into Pharaoh's cup, and I gave the cup into Pharaoh's hand. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BiblePharaoh’s cup was in my hand, and I took the grapes, squeezed them into his cup, and placed the cup in his hand.” World English Bible Pharaoh’s cup was in my hand; and I took the grapes, and pressed them into Pharaoh’s cup, and I gave the cup into Pharaoh’s hand.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Pharaoh’s cup [is] in my hand, and I take the grapes and press them into the cup of Pharaoh, and I give the cup into the hand of Pharaoh.” Berean Literal Bible And the cup of Pharaoh was in my hand, and I took the grapes and pressed them into the cup of Pharaoh, and I put the cup in the hand of Pharaoh.” Young's Literal Translation and Pharaoh's cup is in my hand, and I take the grapes and press them into the cup of Pharaoh, and I give the cup into the hand of Pharaoh.' Smith's Literal Translation And Pharaoh's cup in my hand; and I shall take the grapes and press them into Pharaoh's cup, and I shall give the cup into Pharaoh's hand. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the cup of Pharao was in my hand: and I took the grapes, and pressed them into the cup which I held, and I gave the cup to Pharao. Catholic Public Domain Version And the cup of Pharaoh was in my hand. Therefore, I took the grapes, and I pressed them into the cup that I held, and I handed the cup to Pharaoh.” New American Bible Pharaoh’s cup was in my hand; so I took the grapes, pressed them out into his cup, and put it in Pharaoh’s hand.” New Revised Standard Version Pharaoh’s cup was in my hand; and I took the grapes and pressed them into Pharaoh’s cup, and placed the cup in Pharaoh’s hand.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Pharaoh's cup was in my hand; and I took the grapes, and pressed them into Pharaoh's cup, and I gave the cup into Pharaoh's hands. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the cup of Pharaoh was in my hand and I took grapes and I squeezed them into the cup of Pharaoh and I gave the cup to the hand of Pharaoh.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and Pharaoh's cup was in my hand; and I took the grapes, and pressed them into Pharaoh's cup, and I gave the cup into Pharaoh's hand.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And the cup of Pharao was in my hand; and I took the bunch of grapes, and squeezed it into the cup, and gave the cup into Pharao's hand. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Cupbearer and the Baker…10and on the vine were three branches. As it budded, its blossoms opened and its clusters ripened into grapes. 11Pharaoh’s cup was in my hand, and I took the grapes, squeezed them into his cup, and placed the cup in his hand.” 12Joseph replied, “This is the interpretation: The three branches are three days.… Cross References Pharaoh’s cup was in my hand, Nehemiah 1:11 O Lord, may Your ear be attentive to my prayer and to the prayers of Your servants who delight to revere Your name. Give Your servant success this day, I pray, and grant him mercy in the sight of this man.” (At that time I was the cupbearer to the king.) Esther 1:7 Beverages were served in an array of goblets of gold, each with a different design, and the royal wine flowed freely, according to the king’s bounty. 1 Kings 10:21 All King Solomon’s drinking cups were gold, and all the utensils of the House of the Forest of Lebanon were pure gold. There was no silver, because it was accounted as nothing in the days of Solomon. and I took the grapes, Numbers 13:23 When they came to the Valley of Eshcol, they cut down a branch with a single cluster of grapes, which they carried on a pole between two men. They also took some pomegranates and figs. Genesis 49:11 He ties his donkey to the vine, his colt to the choicest branch. He washes his garments in wine, his robes in the blood of grapes. Deuteronomy 32:14 with curds from the herd and milk from the flock, with the fat of lambs, with rams from Bashan, and goats, with the choicest grains of wheat. From the juice of the finest grapes you drank the wine. squeezed them into his cup, Joel 3:13 Swing the sickle, for the harvest is ripe. Come, trample the grapes, for the winepress is full; the wine vats overflow because their wickedness is great. Isaiah 16:10 Joy and gladness are removed from the orchard; no one sings or shouts in the vineyards. No one tramples the grapes in the winepresses; I have put an end to the cheering. Isaiah 63:3 “I have trodden the winepress alone, and no one from the nations was with Me. I trampled them in My anger and trod them down in My fury; their blood spattered My garments, and all My clothes were stained. and placed the cup in his hand.” Genesis 41:13 And it happened to us just as he had interpreted: I was restored to my position, and the other man was hanged.” Nehemiah 2:1 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, Jeremiah 25:15 This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, said to me: “Take from My hand this cup of the wine of wrath, and make all the nations to whom I send you drink from it. 1 Kings 10:5 the food at his table, the seating of his servants, the service and attire of his attendants, his cupbearers, and the burnt offerings he presented at the house of the LORD, it took her breath away. Daniel 1:5 The king assigned them daily provisions of the royal food and wine. They were to be trained for three years, after which they were to enter the king’s service. Daniel 5:1-2 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. Matthew 26:27-29 Then He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. / This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. / I tell you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it anew with you in My Father’s kingdom.” Treasury of Scripture And Pharaoh's cup was in my hand: and I took the grapes, and pressed them into Pharaoh's cup, and I gave the cup into Pharaoh's hand. And I took, etc. pressed. Genesis 49:11 Binding his foal unto the vine, and his ass's colt unto the choice vine; he washed his garments in wine, and his clothes in the blood of grapes: Leviticus 10:9 Do not drink wine nor strong drink, thou, nor thy sons with thee, when ye go into the tabernacle of the congregation, lest ye die: it shall be a statute for ever throughout your generations: Proverbs 3:10 So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine. hand. Genesis 40:21 And he restored the chief butler unto his butlership again; and he gave the cup into Pharaoh's hand: 1 Kings 10:5 And the meat of his table, and the sitting of his servants, and the attendance of his ministers, and their apparel, and his cupbearers, and his ascent by which he went up unto the house of the LORD; there was no more spirit in her. 2 Chronicles 9:4 And the meat of his table, and the sitting of his servants, and the attendance of his ministers, and their apparel; his cupbearers also, and their apparel; and his ascent by which he went up into the house of the LORD; there was no more spirit in her. Jump to Previous Crushing Cup Grapes Hand Pharaoh Pharaoh's Placed Press Pressed SqueezedJump to Next Crushing Cup Grapes Hand Pharaoh Pharaoh's Placed Press Pressed SqueezedGenesis 40 1. The chief butler and baker of Pharaoh are also imprisoned.5. Joseph interprets their dreams. 20. They are accomplished according to his interpretation. 23. The ingratitude of the butler, in forgetting Joseph. Pharaoh’s cup was in my hand, The chief cupbearer recalls serving in Pharaoh’s court, a trusted office that gave him regular access to the king. His responsibility included preparing and presenting the royal drink. Neh 1:11 O Lord, may Your ear be attentive to my prayer… and I took the grapes, In the dream, he personally gathers the fruit needed for Pharaoh’s wine, reflecting the ordinary duties associated with his former position. Num 13:23 When they came to the Valley of Eshcol, they cut down… squeezed them into his cup, The immediate pressing of the grapes portrays the cupbearer actively preparing Pharaoh’s drink and continuing the work for which he had been appointed. Jol 3:13 Swing the sickle, for the harvest is ripe.… and placed the cup in his hand.” The completed act anticipates the restoration Joseph will announce: within three days the cupbearer will return to Pharaoh’s service and again place the cup in his hand. Gen 41:13 And it happened to us just as he had interpreted:… Persons / Places / Events 1. PharaohThe ruler of Egypt, representing authority and power. In this context, he is the one who receives the cup from the cupbearer. 2. Cupbearer An official in Pharaoh's court who is responsible for serving drinks. He is the one recounting his dream to Joseph in prison. 3. Joseph Although not directly mentioned in this verse, Joseph is the interpreter of the cupbearer's dream. He is in prison due to false accusations but remains faithful to God. 4. Egypt The setting of this account, a place of both Joseph's trials and eventual rise to power. 5. Dream The event being recounted by the cupbearer, which holds prophetic significance for his future. Teaching Points Faithfulness in Small ThingsThe cupbearer's role, though seemingly minor, is crucial. Our faithfulness in small tasks can lead to greater responsibilities and opportunities. God's Sovereignty in Dreams God uses dreams to communicate His plans. We should be attentive to how God might speak to us, whether through dreams, scripture, or other means. Trust in God's Timing Joseph's interpretation of the dream shows that God's timing is perfect. We must trust that God is working behind the scenes, even when we don't see immediate results. The Role of Intermediaries Joseph acts as an intermediary between God and the cupbearer. We, too, can be used by God to bring His message to others. Symbolism of the Cup The cup represents service and sacrifice. As Christians, we are called to serve others and offer our lives as a living sacrifice to God. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Genesis 40:11?2. How does Genesis 40:11 illustrate God's sovereignty in Joseph's life? 3. What can we learn about faithfulness from Joseph's interpretation of dreams? 4. How does Genesis 40:11 connect to God's plan for Joseph in Genesis 41? 5. How can we trust God during uncertain times, as Joseph did in prison? 6. What does Joseph's response teach us about using our gifts for God's glory? 7. What does Genesis 40:11 reveal about Joseph's role in interpreting dreams? 8. How does Genesis 40:11 illustrate God's providence in Joseph's life? 9. What is the significance of the cupbearer's dream in Genesis 40:11? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 40? (11) And pressed them.--Plutarch, Is. et Osir. ? 6, says that before the time of Psammetichus the Egyptians did not drink wine, nor make libations of it to the gods. This statement has been abundantly disproved, and probably arose from the writer supposing that the custom of, possibly, one district was the universal rule. Nevertheless, the king's drink here does not seem to have been fermented wine, but a sort of sherbet made of fresh grape-juice and water. It is a pleasant beverage, still much used in the East, but sometimes the grape juice is left till fermentation has just begun when it acquires a pleasant briskness, and is less cloying. Into Pharaoh's hand.--Heb., I placed the cup upon Pharaoh's palm. The word is used in Genesis 32:25 of the hollow of Jacob's thigh (see Note there). Here it means the hollow produced by bending the fingers inwards. Now the Hebrews always spoke of placing the cup in a person's hand (Ezekiel 23:31, and see Psalm 75:8; Jeremiah 51:7); and even here Joseph, though probably speaking the Egyptian language, nevertheless used the Hebrew idiom, saying, thou wilt give Pharaoh's cup into his hand. It is the Egyptian cup-bearer, who, using the idiom of his own country, speaks of placing the cup upon Pharaoh's palm, the reason being that Egyptian cups had no stems, but were flat bowls or saucers, held in the very way which the cup-bearer describes. Every verb in Genesis 40:11 paints a vivid picture of restoration: the trusted servant handling the cup, gathering the fruit, pressing out its goodness, and returning joy to the king. God is showing, through a simple dream, that He holds the future of empires and prisoners alike. The cupbearer will be lifted up, and in God’s perfect timing Joseph will be lifted even higher, proving once again that “the word of the LORD is flawless” (Psalm 18:30).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Pharaoh’sפַּרְעֹ֖ה (par·‘ōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6547: Pharaoh -- a title of Egypt kings cup וְכ֥וֹס (wə·ḵō·ws) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 3563: A cup, a lot, some unclean bird, an owl was in my hand, בְּיָדִ֑י (bə·yā·ḏî) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 3027: A hand and I took וָאֶקַּ֣ח (wā·’eq·qaḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 3947: To take the grapes, הָֽעֲנָבִ֗ים (hā·‘ă·nā·ḇîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 6025: A grape squeezed וָֽאֶשְׂחַ֤ט (wā·’eś·ḥaṭ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 7818: To tread out, squeeze them into אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to [his] פַּרְעֹ֔ה (par·‘ōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6547: Pharaoh -- a title of Egypt kings cup, כּ֣וֹס (kō·ws) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 3563: A cup, a lot, some unclean bird, an owl and placed וָאֶתֵּ֥ן (wā·’et·tên) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set the cup הַכּ֖וֹס (hak·kō·ws) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 3563: A cup, a lot, some unclean bird, an owl into עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against [his] פַּרְעֹֽה׃ (par·‘ōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6547: Pharaoh -- a title of Egypt kings hand.” כַּ֥ף (kap̄) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 3709: Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan Additonal Resources Genesis 40:11 Blue Letter BibleGenesis 40:11 Bible Gateway Genesis 40:11 Bible.com Genesis 40:11 NIV |
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