Genesis 40:14But remember me when it will be well with you, and please show kindness to me, and make mention of me to Pharaoh, and bring me out of this house.
The setting
Egyptian prison, ~1890 BC. Joseph makes his personal appeal after interpreting the cupbearer's dream. This is his one chance for freedom through human connection. Modern-day Egypt, likely Memphis area.
The emotion here: vulnerable desperation disguised as humble request
The original word
zakar (זָכַר) — to remember, but not just recall; to act on behalf of someone
Why it matters
Egyptian prisoners often died forgotten; having an advocate in Pharaoh's court was literally life or death
Read with care
What most readers miss in Genesis 40:14
Joseph calls the prison 'this house' — showing he's been there so long it feels like home
Common misconceptionPeople think this shows Joseph's lack of faith, but it actually shows wisdom — God often works through human relationships and opportunities.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Genesis 40:14
Bible Genome reading
Genesis 40:14 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Genesis 40:14 comes from the book of Genesis, written during the Patriarchal period. These words are attributed to Joseph. The dominant emotion in this verse is seeking, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include plea, remembrance, deliverance. Notable phrases: remember me; show kindness; bring me out. This verse is a prayer.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same seeking
“Pray without ceasing.”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:17
“But let justice roll on like rivers, and righteousness like a mighty stream.”
— Amos 5:24
“Be it far from you to do things like that, to kill the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous should be like the wicked. May that …”
— Genesis 18:25
“Call to me, and I will answer you, and will show you great things, and difficult, which you don't know.”
— Jeremiah 33:3
“Forgive us our sins, for we ourselves also forgive everyone who is indebted to us. Bring us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evi…”
— Luke 11:4
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