Genesis 40:14 Meaning
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:
Context Explained
12And Joseph said unto him, This is the interpretation of it: The three branches are three days:
13Yet within three days shall Pharaoh lift up thine head, and restore thee unto thy place: and thou shalt deliver Pharaoh's cup into his hand, after the former manner when thou wast his butler.
14But 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:
15For indeed I was stolen away out of the land of the Hebrews: and here also have I done nothing that they should put me into the dungeon.
16When the chief baker saw that the interpretation was good, he said unto Joseph, I also was in my dream, and, behold, I had three white baskets on my head:
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Luke 23:42
Both express a plea for remembrance and kindness in times of distress.
Hebrews 13:16
Both verses emphasize the importance of showing kindness to others.
Matthew 5:7
Blessed are the merciful, which aligns with Joseph's request for kindness.
Source: Genesis 40:14