Translation | Verse | Text |
King James | Ge 40:21 | And he restored the chief butler unto his butlership again; and he gave the cup into Pharaoh's hand: |
Word | Easton Dictionary - Definition |
BUTLER | properly a servant in charge of the wine (Gen. 40:1-13; 41:9). The Hebrew word, mashkeh, thus translated is rendered also (plural) "cup-bearers" (1 Kings 10:5; 2 Chr. 9:4). Nehemiah (1:11) was cup-bearer to king Artaxerxes. It was a position of great responsibility and honour in royal households. |