Genesis 40:20 Meaning
And it came to pass the third day, which was Pharaoh's birthday, that he made a feast unto all his servants: and he lifted up the head of the chief butler and of the chief baker among his servants.
Context Explained
18And Joseph answered and said, This is the interpretation thereof: The three baskets are three days:
19Yet within three days shall Pharaoh lift up thy head from off thee, and shall hang thee on a tree; and the birds shall eat thy flesh from off thee.
20And it came to pass the third day, which was Pharaoh's birthday, that he made a feast unto all his servants: and he lifted up the head of the chief butler and of the chief baker among his servants.
21And he restored the chief butler unto his butlership again; and he gave the cup into Pharaoh's hand:
22But he hanged the chief baker: as Joseph had interpreted to them.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Luke 15:10
Both verses highlight the joy of restoration and celebration.
Proverbs 15:15
The cheerful heart in both contexts reflects the joy of favorable outcomes.
Ecclesiastes 3:1
Both verses illustrate that there is a time for every purpose, including celebration.
Source: Genesis 40:20