Genesis 40:23
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The chief cupbearer, however, did not remember Joseph; he forgot all about him.
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But the former forgot Joseph in his prosperity, and did nothing to procure his liberation.
Open source ↗In this chapter things are working, though slowly, towards Joseph's advancement. I. Two of Pharaoh's servants are committed to prison, and there to Joseph's care, and so become witnesses of his extraordinary conduct (Gen 40:1-4). II. They dreamed each of them a dream, which Joseph interpreted (Gen 40:5-19), and the event verified the interpretation (Gen 40:20-22), and so they became witnesses of his extraordinary skill. III. Joseph recommends his case to one of them, whose preferment he foresaw (Gen 40:14, Gen 40:15), but in vain (Gen 40:23).
Open source ↗40:23 The cup-bearer . . . forgot all about Joseph, but God did not forget him. Joseph’s faith was about to be rewarded (ch 41).
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I am forgotten like a dead man, out of mind. I am like a broken vessel.
My kinsmen have failed me, and my friends have forgotten me.
until his prediction came true and the word of the LORD proved him right.
You drink wine by the bowlful and anoint yourselves with the finest oils, but you fail to grieve over the ruin of Joseph.