Genesis 41:28

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

It is just as I said to Pharaoh: God has shown Pharaoh what He is about to do.

American Standard Version (1901)

That is the thing which I spake unto Pharaoh: what God is about to do he hath showed unto Pharaoh.

Bible in Basic English

As I said to Pharaoh before, God has made clear to him what he is about to do.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Which shall be fulfilled in this order:

Free Bible Version

It's just as I told Your Majesty—God has shown Pharaoh what he is going to do.

Geneva Bible 1599

This is the thing which I haue saide vnto Pharaoh, that God hath shewed vnto Pharaoh, what he is about to doe.

King James (Authorized) Version

This is the thing which I have spoken unto Pharaoh: What God is about to do he sheweth unto Pharaoh.

One Unity Resource Bible

That is the thing which I spoke to Pharaoh. What God is about to do he has shown to Pharaoh.

Translation for Translators

It will happen just as I have told you, because God has revealed to you what he is about to do.

Unlocked Literal Bible

That is the thing which I spoke to Pharaoh. What God is about to do he has revealed to Pharaoh.

Noah Webster Bible

This is the thing which I have spoken to Pharaoh: What God is about to do he showeth to Pharaoh.

World English Bible

That is the thing which I have spoken to Pharaoh. God has shown Pharaoh what he is about to do.

Young's Literal Translation

this [is] the thing which I have spoken unto Pharaoh: That which God is doing, he hath shewn Pharaoh.

Context

Joseph Interprets Pharaoh’s Dreams

²⁷Moreover, the seven thin, ugly cows that came up after them are seven years, and so are the seven worthless heads of grain scorched by the east wind—they are seven years of famine.²⁸It is just as I said to Pharaoh: God has shown Pharaoh what He is about to do.²⁹Behold, seven years of great abundance are coming throughout the land of Egypt,

Summary

This verse recounts Joseph's interpretation of Pharaoh's dream, where he reveals that the seven fat cows and seven healthy heads of grain represent seven years of abundance, while the seven lean cows and seven withered heads of grain signify seven years of famine. Joseph's wisdom and insight, given by God, enabled him to provide a clear interpretation of the dream, preparing Egypt for the impending famine. This passage showcases Joseph's role as a trusted advisor to Pharaoh and demonstrates God's faithfulness in using Joseph to save many lives through his foresight and leadership.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And the plenty shall not be known in the land, by reason of that famine following,.... That is, before it would be over; otherwise the former plenty was in some measure known by the stores of provisions laid up in the seven years of it, and which were brought forth when the famine became very pressing; but by that time, and before the seven years of it were ended, there were no traces of the foregoing plenty to be observed: for it shall be very grievous; as it was both in Egypt and in all the countries round about.