On the third day it was Pharaoh’s birthday, so he gave a feast for all his servants. He“lifted up” the head of the chief cupbearer and the head of the chief baker in the midst of his servants.
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He restored the chief cupbearer to his former position so that he placed the cup in Pharaoh’s hand,
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but the chief baker he impaled, just as Joseph had predicted.
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But the chief cupbearer did not remember Joseph– he forgot him.
Genesis 40:23 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Genesis 40:23 say?
Genesis 40:23 in the NET Bible reads: “But the chief cupbearer did not remember Joseph– he forgot him.”
Where is Genesis 40:23 in the Bible?
Genesis 40:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 40, verse 23.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 40:23.
What translation should I read Genesis 40:23 in?
Genesis 40:23 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 40:23?
Genesis 40:23 reads (NET): “But the chief cupbearer did not remember Joseph– he forgot him.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.