Genesis 41
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 41 of 50
Chapter Summary
1 Pharaoh's two dreams. 25 Joseph interprets them. 33 He gives Pharaoh advice. 38 Joseph is made ruler next to Pharaoh. 50 He begets Manasseh and Ephraim. 54 The famine begins.
Key Hebrew Words
People & Context
King of Egypt whose two dreams Joseph interprets; he sets Joseph over all the land of Egypt.
Hebrew prisoner who interprets Pharaoh's dreams, is exalted to second ruler, and stores grain for the famine.
Pharaoh's butler who at last remembers Joseph and recommends him to interpret the king's dreams.
Daughter of Potipherah given to Joseph as wife; bears Manasseh and Ephraim.
Priest of On whose daughter Asenath Pharaoh gives to Joseph in marriage.
Timeline
Two full years later, Pharaoh has two dreams: seven beautiful, fat cows emerging from the Nile and eating in the reeds, followed by seven ugly, lean cows eating the fat ones. Then, seven full, good ears of grain on one stalk, followed by seven thin, blasted ears swallowing the good ones.
Genesis 41:1-7Pharaoh is troubled and calls all the magicians and wise men of Egypt, but none can interpret his dreams.
Genesis 41:8The chief cupbearer remembers Joseph in prison and tells Pharaoh about the Hebrew youth who correctly interpreted his and the baker's dreams.
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