Genesis 41:29

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Behold, seven years of great abundance are coming throughout the land of Egypt,

American Standard Version (1901)

Behold, there come seven years of great plenty throughout all the land of Egypt:

Bible in Basic English

Seven years are coming in which there will be great wealth of grain in Egypt;

Douay-Rheims 1899

Behold, there shall come seven years of great plenty in the whole land of Egypt:

Free Bible Version

There are going to be seven years with plenty of food produced throughout the whole country of Egypt.

Geneva Bible 1599

Beholde, there come seuen yeeres of great plentie in all the land of Egypt.

King James (Authorized) Version

Behold, there come seven years of great plenty throughout all the land of Egypt:

One Unity Resource Bible

Behold, there come seven years of great plenty throughout all the land of Egypt [Abode of slavery].

Translation for Translators

There will be seven years in which there will be plenty of food throughout the land of Egypt,

Unlocked Literal Bible

Look, seven years of great abundance will come throughout all the land of Egypt.

Noah Webster Bible

Behold, there come seven years of great plenty throughout all the land of Egypt:

World English Bible

Behold, seven years of great plenty throughout all the land of Egypt are coming.

Young's Literal Translation

'Lo, seven years are coming of great abundance in all the land of Egypt,

Context

Joseph Interprets Pharaoh’s Dreams

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,³⁰but seven years of famine will follow them. Then all the abundance in the land of Egypt will be forgotten, and the famine will devastate the land.

Summary

In this verse, Joseph is interpreting Pharaoh's dream about the upcoming famine in Egypt. Joseph's interpretation reveals that there will be seven years of abundance followed by seven years of severe famine. This prophecy showcases Joseph's wisdom and God-given gift of dream interpretation, ultimately leading to his rise to power in Egypt. It also highlights the importance of preparation and foresight in times of plenty to endure future hardships, demonstrating God's providence and sovereignty in guiding His people through challenging circumstances.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And for that the dream was doubled unto Pharaoh twice,.... Or was repeated to him under different figures and images: it is because the thing is established by God; by a firm decree of his, and is sure, and will most certainly be accomplished; of which Pharaoh might be assured, and to assure him of it was the repetition of the dream made: and God will shortly bring it to pass: or "make haste to do it" (o), that is, would soon begin to accomplish these events; for, as Bishop Usher (p) observes, from the harvest of this (the then present) year, the seven years of plenty are reckoned. (o) "festinans Deus ad faciendum", Montanus; "accelerat facere", Drusius; "festinat facere", Piscator. (p) Annal. Ver. Test. p. 15.

Genesis 41:29

Joseph Interprets Pharaoh’s Dreams

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Berean Standard Bible

Behold, seven years of great abundance are coming throughout the land of Egypt,

American Standard Version (1901)

Behold, there come seven years of great plenty throughout all the land of Egypt:

Bible in Basic English

Seven years are coming in which there will be great wealth of grain in Egypt;

Douay-Rheims 1899

Behold, there shall come seven years of great plenty in the whole land of Egypt:

Free Bible Version

There are going to be seven years with plenty of food produced throughout the whole country of Egypt.

Geneva Bible 1599

Beholde, there come seuen yeeres of great plentie in all the land of Egypt.

King James (Authorized) Version

Behold, there come seven years of great plenty throughout all the land of Egypt:

One Unity Resource Bible

Behold, there come seven years of great plenty throughout all the land of Egypt [Abode of slavery].

Translation for Translators

There will be seven years in which there will be plenty of food throughout the land of Egypt,

Unlocked Literal Bible

Look, seven years of great abundance will come throughout all the land of Egypt.

Noah Webster Bible

Behold, there come seven years of great plenty throughout all the land of Egypt:

World English Bible

Behold, seven years of great plenty throughout all the land of Egypt are coming.

Young's Literal Translation

'Lo, seven years are coming of great abundance in all the land of Egypt,