Genesis 41:22
“And I saw in my dream, and, behold, seven ears came up in one stalk, full and good:”
Genesis 41:22 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And I saw in my dream, and, behold, seven ears came up in one stalk, full and good:
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And dreamed a dream: Seven ears of corn grew upon one stalk, full and very fair.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And I saw in my dream, and, behold, seven ears came up upon one stalk, full and good:
- DARBYDarby
- And I saw in my dream, and behold, seven ears came up on one stalk, full and good.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- I saw in my dream, and behold, seven heads of grain came up on one stalk, full and good:
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- 'And I see in my dream, and lo, seven ears are coming up on one stalk, full and good;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- In my dream, I saw seven ears of corn on one stalk, full and good.
Context: Genesis 41
20And the lean and the ill favoured kine did eat up the first seven fat kine:
21And when they had eaten them up, it could not be known that they had eaten them; but they were still ill favoured, as at the beginning. So I awoke.
22And I saw in my dream, and, behold, seven ears came up in one stalk, full and good:
23And, behold, seven ears, withered, thin, and blasted with the east wind, sprung up after them:
24And the thin ears devoured the seven good ears: and I told this unto the magicians; but there was none that could declare it to me.
About Genesis 41: Joseph Interprets Pharaoh's Dreams
Joseph is appointed as the second-in-command in Egypt and he successfully manages the country during the famine, providing food for Egypt and other countries.
Commentary
Genesis 41 is a pivotal chapter in the book of Genesis, as it marks the beginning of Joseph's rise to power in Egypt. After being sold into slavery by his brothers, Joseph is thrown into prison for a crime he did not commit. While in prison, Joseph interprets the dreams of Pharaoh's cupbearer and baker, correctly predicting their outcomes. Impressed by Joseph's ability, Pharaoh's cupbearer recommends Joseph to Pharaoh, who then summons Joseph to interpret his own dreams. Joseph correctly interprets Pharaoh's dreams, predicting seven years of plenty followed by seven years of famine. Pharaoh is so impressed with Joseph's wisdom that he appoints him as the second-in-command of Egypt, giving him authority over all of Egypt.