2 entries 2 sources
Cupbearer
Open directlySmith's Bible Dictionary · 1863
an officer of high rank with Egyptian, Persian and Assyrian as well as Jewish monarchs. (1 Kings 10:5) It was his duty to fill the king’s cup and present it to him personally. (Nehemiah 1:11) The chief cupbearer, or butler, to the king of Egypt was the means of raising Joseph to his high position. (Genesis 40:1,21; 41:9)
Scripture references
Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828
Part of speech: noun (n.)
1. One whose office it is to fill and hand the cups at an enterainment.
2. One of the attendants of a prince or noble, permanently charged with the performance of this office for his master. "I was the king's cupbearer." Neh. i. 11.