Genesis 40:21

40:21 He restored the chief cupbearer to his former position ¹  so that he placed the cup in Pharaoh’s hand,

Genesis 40:13

40:13 In three more days Pharaoh will reinstate you ²  and restore you to your office. You will put Pharaoh’s cup in his hand, just as you did before ³  when you were cupbearer.

[40:21]  ¹ tn Heb “his cupbearing.”

[40:13]  ² tn Heb “Pharaoh will lift up your head.” This Hebrew idiom usually refers to restoring dignity, office, or power. It is comparable to the modern saying “someone can hold his head up high.”

[40:13]  ³ tn Heb “according to the former custom.”