Genesis 40:23 — King James Bible Online

Other Translations for Genesis 40:23

BSB

The chief cupbearer, however, did not remember Joseph; he forgot all about him.

AKJV

Yet did not the chief butler remember Joseph, but forgot him.

CPDV

And although he advanced with so much prosperity, the chief cupbearer forgot his interpreter of dreams.

ERV

Yet did not the chief butler remember Joseph, but forgat him.

NHEB

But the chief cupbearer did not remember Joseph, but forgot him.

SMT

And the chief of the cup-bearers did not remember Joseph, and he will forget him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 40:23

YetdidnotthechiefH8269Noun Masculine butlerH8248Verb rememberH2142Verb JosephH3130Proper Name MasculinebutforgatH7911Verbhim

Commentary for Genesis 40:23

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 40:23

Summary

Butler forgets Joseph despite promised help

Place

Egyptian palace

Event

Butler forgets Joseph

Estimated Time Period

c. 1900 BC