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Genesis 41:7 KJV
Genesis · chapter 41 · verse 7
And the seven thin ears devoured the seven rank and full ears. And Pharaoh awoke, and, behold, it was a dream.Genesis 41:7 · King James Version
Genesis 41:7 in context
5And he slept and dreamed the second time: and, behold, seven ears of corn came up upon one stalk, rank and good.
6And, behold, seven thin ears and blasted with the east wind sprung up after them.
7And the seven thin ears devoured the seven rank and full ears. And Pharaoh awoke, and, behold, it was a dream.
8And it came to pass in the morning that his spirit was troubled; and he sent and called for all the magicians of Egypt, and all the wise men thereof: and Pharaoh told them his dream; but there was none that could interpret them unto Pharaoh.
9Then spake the chief butler unto Pharaoh, saying, I do remember my faults this day:
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- devouredbâlaʻto make away withH1104 →
- PharaohParʻôhParoh, a general title of Egyptian kingsH6547 →
- sevenshebaʻsevenH7651 →
- awokeyâqatsto awakeH3364 →
- thindaqcrushedH1851 →
- earsshibbôla streamH7641 →
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Observe, 1. The delay of Joseph's enlargement. It was not till the end of two full years (Gen 41:1); so long he waited after he had entrusted the chief butler with his case and began to have some prospect of relief. Note, We have need of patience, not only bearing, but waiting, patience.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 1-8