Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The chief cupbearer, however, did not remember Joseph; he forgot him. New Living Translation Pharaoh’s chief cup-bearer, however, forgot all about Joseph, never giving him another thought. English Standard Version Yet the chief cupbearer did not remember Joseph, but forgot him. Berean Standard Bible The chief cupbearer, however, did not remember Joseph; he forgot all about him. King James Bible Yet did not the chief butler remember Joseph, but forgat him. New King James Version Yet the chief butler did not remember Joseph, but forgot him. New American Standard Bible Yet the chief cupbearer did not remember Joseph, but forgot him. NASB 1995 Yet the chief cupbearer did not remember Joseph, but forgot him. NASB 1977 Yet the chief cupbearer did not remember Joseph, but forgot him. Legacy Standard Bible Yet the chief cupbearer did not remember Joseph, but forgot him. Amplified Bible Yet [even after all that] the chief cupbearer did not remember Joseph, but forgot [all about] him. Christian Standard Bible Yet the chief cupbearer did not remember Joseph; he forgot him. Holman Christian Standard Bible Yet the chief cupbearer did not remember Joseph; he forgot him. American Standard Version Yet did not the chief butler remember Joseph, but forgat him. Contemporary English Version but the king's personal servant completely forgot about Joseph. English Revised Version Yet did not the chief butler remember Joseph, but forgat him. GOD'S WORD® Translation Nevertheless, the chief cupbearer didn't remember Joseph. He forgot all about him. Good News Translation But the wine steward never gave Joseph another thought--he forgot all about him. International Standard Version Despite all of this, the senior security advisor not only didn't remember Joseph, he deliberately forgot him. Majority Standard Bible The chief cupbearer, however, did not remember Joseph; he forgot all about him. NET Bible But the chief cupbearer did not remember Joseph--he forgot him. New Heart English Bible But the chief cupbearer did not remember Joseph, but forgot him. Webster's Bible Translation Yet the chief butler did not remember Joseph, but forgot him. World English Bible Yet the chief cup bearer didn’t remember Joseph, but forgot him. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the chief of the butlers has not remembered Joseph, but forgets him. Young's Literal Translation and the chief of the butlers hath not remembered Joseph, but forgetteth him. Smith's Literal Translation And the chief of the cup-bearers did not remember Joseph, and he will forget him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut the chief butler, when things prospered with him, forgot his interpreter. Catholic Public Domain Version And although he advanced with so much prosperity, the chief cupbearer forgot his interpreter of dreams. New American Bible Yet the chief cupbearer did not think of Joseph; he forgot him. New Revised Standard Version Yet the chief cupbearer did not remember Joseph, but forgot him. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleYet the chief butler did not remember Joseph, but forgot him. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the Chief of Drinking did not remember Yoseph, and he forgot him. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Yet did not the chief butler remember Joseph, but forgot him. Brenton Septuagint Translation Yet did not the chief cupbearer remember Joseph, but forgot him. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Cupbearer and the Baker…22But Pharaoh hanged the chief baker, just as Joseph had described to them in his interpretation. 23The chief cupbearer, however, did not remember Joseph; he forgot all about him. Cross References Exodus 1:8 Then a new king, who did not know Joseph, came to power in Egypt. Psalm 31:12 I am forgotten like a dead man, out of mind. I am like a broken vessel. Psalm 105:19-22 until his prediction came true and the word of the LORD proved him right. / The king sent and released him; the ruler of peoples set him free. / He made him master of his household, ruler over all his substance, ... Ecclesiastes 9:15-16 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. / And I said, “Wisdom is better than strength, but the wisdom of the poor man is despised, and his words are not heeded.” Isaiah 49:15 “Can a woman forget her nursing child, or lack compassion for the son of her womb? Even if she could forget, I will not forget you! Isaiah 53:3 He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. Jeremiah 23:28 Let the prophet who has a dream retell it, but let him who has My word speak it truthfully. For what is straw compared to grain?” declares the LORD. Daniel 2:48-49 Then the king promoted Daniel and gave him many generous gifts. He made him ruler over the entire province of Babylon and chief administrator over all the wise men of Babylon. / And at Daniel’s request, the king appointed Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to manage the province of Babylon, while Daniel remained in the king’s court. Daniel 5:11-14 There is a man in your kingdom who has the spirit of the holy gods in him. In the days of your father he was found to have insight, intelligence, and wisdom like that of the gods. Your father, King Nebuchadnezzar, appointed him chief of the magicians, enchanters, astrologers, and diviners. Your own father, the king, / did this because Daniel, the one he named Belteshazzar, was found to have an extraordinary spirit, as well as knowledge, understanding, and the ability to interpret dreams, explain riddles, and solve difficult problems. Summon Daniel, therefore, and he will give you the interpretation.” / So Daniel was brought before the king, who asked him, “Are you Daniel, one of the exiles my father the king brought from Judah? ... Matthew 26:75 Then Peter remembered the word that Jesus had spoken: “Before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.” And he went outside and wept bitterly. Mark 14:72 And immediately the rooster crowed a second time. Then Peter remembered the word that Jesus had spoken to him: “Before the rooster crows twice, you will deny Me three times.” And he broke down and wept. Luke 23:42-43 Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when You come into Your kingdom!” / And Jesus said to him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.” John 13:38 “Will you lay down your life for Me?” Jesus replied. “Truly, truly, I tell you, before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times. Acts 7:9-10 Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt. But God was with him / and rescued him from all his troubles. He granted Joseph favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and all his household. Acts 12:11 Then Peter came to himself and said, “Now I know for sure that the Lord has sent His angel and rescued me from Herod’s grasp and from everything the Jewish people were anticipating.” Treasury of Scripture Yet did not the chief butler remember Joseph, but forgot him. but forgat him. Job 19:14 My kinsfolk have failed, and my familiar friends have forgotten me. Psalm 31:12 I am forgotten as a dead man out of mind: I am like a broken vessel. Psalm 105:19 Until the time that his word came: the word of the LORD tried him. Jump to Previous Butler Butlers Chief Cupbearer Cup-Bearers Forgat Forgetteth Forgot However Joseph Mind Remember Remembered Thought Wine-ServantJump to Next Butler Butlers Chief Cupbearer Cup-Bearers Forgat Forgetteth Forgot However Joseph Mind Remember Remembered Thought Wine-ServantGenesis 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. The chief cupbearer The role of the chief cupbearer was significant in ancient Egypt, as he was responsible for serving wine to the Pharaoh and ensuring its safety. This position required trust and loyalty, as the cupbearer had direct access to the king. The cupbearer’s role is also seen in other biblical contexts, such as Nehemiah, who served as cupbearer to the Persian king Artaxerxes (Nehemiah 1:11). This position often allowed for close proximity to power and influence. however, did not remember Joseph; he forgot all about him. Persons / Places / Events 1. JosephA 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. 2. Chief Cupbearer An official in Pharaoh's court who was imprisoned with Joseph. Joseph interpreted his dream, predicting his restoration to his position, which came to pass. 3. Pharaoh's Prison The place where Joseph was held and where he met the chief cupbearer and the chief baker. It was a part of the royal complex where high-profile prisoners were kept. 4. Dream Interpretation Joseph's God-given ability to interpret dreams, which played a crucial role in his life and the lives of those around him. 5. Forgetting The act of the chief cupbearer not remembering Joseph after being restored to his position, which delayed Joseph's release from prison. Teaching Points Human Forgetfulness vs. Divine FaithfulnessHumans may forget promises and commitments, but God remains faithful. Trust in God's timing and sovereignty, even when others fail us. Patience in Trials Joseph's account teaches us to remain patient and faithful during trials, trusting that God is working behind the scenes for our good. The Importance of Gratitude and Remembrance The chief cupbearer's forgetfulness serves as a reminder to be grateful and to remember those who have helped us along the way. God's Timing is Perfect Although Joseph was forgotten by the cupbearer, God's plan was still in motion. We must trust that God's timing is perfect, even when it seems delayed. Interpreting Dreams and God's Gifts Joseph's ability to interpret dreams was a gift from God. We should use our God-given gifts to serve others, trusting that God will use them for His purposes.Verse 23. - Yet did not the chief butler remember Joseph (as Joseph had desired, and as he doubtless had promised), but forgot him - as Joseph might almost have expected (cf. Ecclesiastes 9:15, 16).
Hebrew The chiefשַֽׂר־ (śar-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8269: Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince cupbearer, הַמַּשְׁקִ֛ים (ham·maš·qîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4945: Causing to drink, a butler, drink, a well-watered region however, did not וְלֹֽא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no remember זָכַ֧ר (zā·ḵar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2142: To mark, to remember, to mention, to be male Joseph; יוֹסֵ֖ף (yō·w·sêp̄) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3130: Joseph -- 'he increases', a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites he forgot all about him. וַיִּשְׁכָּחֵֽהוּ׃ (way·yiš·kā·ḥê·hū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 7911: To mislay, to be oblivious of, from want of memory, attention Links Genesis 40:23 NIVGenesis 40:23 NLT Genesis 40:23 ESV Genesis 40:23 NASB Genesis 40:23 KJV Genesis 40:23 BibleApps.com Genesis 40:23 Biblia Paralela Genesis 40:23 Chinese Bible Genesis 40:23 French Bible Genesis 40:23 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 40:23 Yet the chief cupbearer didn't remember Joseph (Gen. Ge Gn) |