Genesis 40:21

“And he restored the chief butler unto his butlership again; and he gave the cup into Pharaoh’s hand:”

"And he restored the chief butler unto his butlership again; and he gave the cup into Pharaoh’s hand:" - Genesis 40:21
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What does Genesis 40:21 mean?

Genesis 40:21 (KJV) - "And he restored the chief butler unto his butlership again; and he gave the cup into Pharaoh's hand." The story of Joseph in the book of Genesis is one of the most compelling and well-known narratives in the Bible. It is a story of betrayal, resilience…

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Restoration: A Divine Purpose in Every Season

In the tapestry of life, the threads of joy and sorrow, hope and despair are woven together by a masterful Creator who understands the beginning from the end. Genesis 40:21 offers a poignant moment in the life of Joseph, a man who experienced both the pinnacle of favor and the…

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A Prayer for Restoration and Favor

Heavenly Father, I come before You today with a heart full of gratitude and reverence for Your unfailing love and mercy. Thank You for the life of Joseph, who endured trials and tribulations yet remained faithful to You—an everlasting testament to the power of perseverance and…

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Genesis 40:21 - "And he restored the chief butler unto his butlership again; and he gave the cup into Pharaoh's hand:"
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Job 40:21 - "He lieth under the shady trees, in the covert of the reed, and fens."
Genesis 40:22 - "But he hanged the chief baker: as Joseph had interpreted to them."
Genesis 40:23 - "Yet did not the chief butler remember Joseph, but forgat him."
Genesis 40:12 - "And Joseph said unto him, This is the interpretation of it: The three branches are three days:"
Genesis 40:18 - "And Joseph answered and said, This is the interpretation thereof: The three baskets are three days:"
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Matthew 21:40 - "When the lord therefore of the vineyard cometh, what will he do unto those husbandmen?"
Genesis 40:6 - "And Joseph came in unto them in the morning, and looked upon them, and, behold, they were sad."
Genesis 40:4 - "And the captain of the guard charged Joseph with them, and he served them: and they continued a season in ward."
Genesis 40:2 - "And Pharaoh was wroth against two of his officers, against the chief of the butlers, and against the chief of the bakers."
Genesis 40:3 - "And he put them in ward in the house of the captain of the guard, into the prison, the place where Joseph was bound."
Exodus 40:21 - "And he brought the ark into the tabernacle, and set up the vail of the covering, and covered the ark of the testimony; as the LORD commanded Moses."
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Genesis 1:21
Joshua 21:40 - "So all the cities for the children of Merari by their families, which were remaining of the families of the Levites, were by their lot twelve cities."
Genesis 31:40 - "Thus I was; in the day the drought consumed me, and the frost by night; and my sleep departed from mine eyes."
Genesis 40:9 - "And the chief butler told his dream to Joseph, and said to him, In my dream, behold, a vine was before me;"
Genesis 40:1 - "And it came to pass after these things, that the butler of the king of Egypt and his baker had offended their lord the king of Egypt."
Genesis 36:40 - "And these are the names of the dukes that came of Esau, according to their families, after their places, by their names; duke Timnah, duke Alvah, duke Jetheth,"
Genesis 40:17 - "And in the uppermost basket there was of all manner of bakemeats for Pharaoh; and the birds did eat them out of the basket upon my head."
Genesis 40:10 - "And in the vine were three branches: and it was as though it budded, and her blossoms shot forth; and the clusters thereof brought forth ripe grapes:"
Genesis 40:11 - "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."
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