Genesis 40:14

Translations

Modern

But when it goes well for you, please remember me and show me kindness by mentioning me to Pharaoh, that he might bring me out of this prison.

Traditional

But think on me when it shall be well with thee, and shew kindness, I pray thee, unto me, and make mention of me unto Pharaoh, and bring me out of this house:

Literal

But only that you remember me when it is well with you, and please, do kindness with me and make mention of me to Pharaoh and get me out of this house.

Latin

Tantum memento mei, cum bene tibi fuerit, et facias mecum misericordiam: ut suggeras Pharaoni ut educat me de isto carcere:

Original

Hebrew

English

But when it goes well for you, please remember me and show me kindness by mentioning me to Pharaoh, that he might bring me out of this prison.

Notes

Genesis 40:14–15

Because he knew that the chief cup-bearer was going back into Pharaoh’s personal service, Joseph saw an opportunity to seek his own release from prison.

Genesis 40:9–19

Joseph listened to the dreams and gave their interpretations. These dreams were not trivial. They were serious warnings from God about what everyone would soon face. These two dreams also prepare for Pharaoh’s two dreams, which reveal the coming seasons of life and death that the nation would soon experience.

Genesis 40:1–23

Joseph did not lose faith in God’s promises, as evidenced by his readiness to interpret the dreams of two prisoners. He was still convinced that God’s revelation in his own two dreams (37:5–11) was true, and he had not abandoned hope that they would be fulfilled. When the fellow prisoners’ dreams were fulfilled exactly as Joseph said, this confirmed that his previous dreams were from God.

Theme notes and profiles

Egypt Joseph Symbolic Numbers Visions

Events

Joseph imprisonedc. 1718 BC

Related verses

Joshua 2:12
Now therefore, please swear to me by the LORD that you will indeed show kindness to my family, because I showed kindness to you. Give me a sure sign
1 Samuel 20:14–15
And as long as I live, treat me with the LORD’s loving devotion, that I may not die,
Luke 23:42
Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when You come into Your kingdom!”
1 Kings 2:7
But show loving devotion to the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be among those who eat at your table, because they stood by me when I fled from your brother Absalom.
2 Samuel 9:1
Then David asked, “Is there anyone left from the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for the sake of Jonathan?”
1 Samuel 25:31
…then my lord will have no remorse or guilt of conscience over needless bloodshed and revenge. And when the LORD has dealt well with my lord, may you remember your servant.”
1 Corinthians 7:21
Were you a slave when you were called? Do not let it concern you—but if you can gain your freedom, take the opportunity.

People

Pharaoh: Egyptian ruler during Joseph's time

Glossary

Baker Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Butler Cup-Bearer Dreams Genesis, Book of Jacob Joseph Kindness Patriarchs, Period of the Prophecy

Topics

Dream: The Dreams of the Butler and Baker Dreams: Mentioned in Scripture of Pharaoh's Butler and Baker Egypt: Israel in Joseph Interprets the Chief Baker's and the Chief Butler's Intercession: Pharaoh's Chief Baker for Joseph Joseph: Son of Jacob of the Two Prisoners

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