Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The thin heads of grain swallowed up the seven good heads. I told this to the magicians, but none of them could explain it to me.” New Living Translation And the shriveled heads swallowed the seven healthy heads. I told these dreams to the magicians, but no one could tell me what they mean.” English Standard Version and the thin ears swallowed up the seven good ears. And I told it to the magicians, but there was no one who could explain it to me.” Berean Standard Bible And the thin heads of grain swallowed the seven plump ones. I told this dream to the magicians, but no one could explain it to me.” King James Bible And 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. New King James Version And the thin heads devoured the seven good heads. So I told this to the magicians, but there was no one who could explain it to me.” New American Standard Bible and the thin ears swallowed the seven good ears. Then I told it to the soothsayer priests, but there was no one who could explain it to me.” NASB 1995 and the thin ears swallowed the seven good ears. Then I told it to the magicians, but there was no one who could explain it to me.” NASB 1977 and the thin ears swallowed the seven good ears. Then I told it to the magicians, but there was no one who could explain it to me.” Legacy Standard Bible and the thin ears swallowed the seven good ears. So I told it to the magicians, but there was no one who could declare it to me.” Amplified Bible and the thin ears devoured the seven good ears. Now I told this to the magicians and soothsayers, but there was no one who could explain it [to me].” Christian Standard Bible The thin heads of grain swallowed the seven good ones. I told this to the magicians, but no one can tell me what it means.” Holman Christian Standard Bible The thin heads of grain swallowed the seven plump ones. I told this to the magicians, but no one can tell me what it means.” American Standard Version and the thin ears swallowed up the seven good ears: and I told it unto the magicians; but there was none that could declare it to me. Contemporary English Version These heads of grain swallowed the full ones. I told my dreams to the magicians, but none of them could tell me the meaning of the dreams. English Revised Version and the thin ears swallowed up the seven good ears: and I told it unto the magicians; but there was none that could declare it to me. GOD'S WORD® Translation The thin heads of grain swallowed the seven good heads. I told this to the magicians, but no one could tell me what it meant." Good News Translation and the thin heads of grain swallowed the full ones. I told the dreams to the magicians, but none of them could explain them to me." International Standard Version But the thin ears gobbled up the seven good ears. I told all this to my advisors, but nobody was able to explain it to me." Majority Standard Bible And the thin heads of grain swallowed the seven plump ones. I told this dream to the magicians, but no one could explain it to me.” NET Bible The thin heads of grain swallowed up the seven good heads of grain. So I told all this to the diviner-priests, but no one could tell me its meaning." New Heart English Bible And the seven thin heads of grain swallowed up the seven good heads of grain. And I told it to the magicians, but no one could tell me its meaning." Webster's Bible Translation And the thin ears devoured the seven good ears: and I told this to the magicians; but there was none that could explain it to me. World English Bible The thin heads of grain swallowed up the seven good heads of grain. I told it to the magicians, but there was no one who could explain it to me.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the thin ears swallow the seven good ears; and I tell [it] to the enchanters, and there is none declaring [it] to me.” Young's Literal Translation and the thin ears swallow the seven good ears; and I tell unto the scribes, and there is none declaring to me.' Smith's Literal Translation And the thin ears will swallow the seven good ears: and I spake to the sacred scribes, and there was none announcing to me. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd they devoured the beauty of the former: I told this dream to the conjecturers, and there is no man that can expound it. Catholic Public Domain Version And they devoured the beauty of the first. I explained this dream to the interpreters, and there is no one who can unfold it.” New American Bible and the seven thin ears swallowed up the seven healthy ears. I have spoken to the magicians, but there is no one to explain it to me.” New Revised Standard Version and the thin ears swallowed up the seven good ears. But when I told it to the magicians, there was no one who could explain it to me.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the thin ears devoured the seven good ears; and I told this to the magicians; but there was no one who could interpret these dreams to me. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the seven thin ears devoured the good ears, and I told the Sorcerers and there was none who showed me.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the thin ears swallowed up the seven good ears. And I told it unto the magicians; but there was none that could declare it to me.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And the seven thin and blasted ears devoured the seven fine and full ears: so I spoke to the interpreters, and there was no one to explain it to me. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Joseph Interprets Pharaoh's Dreams…23After them, seven other heads of grain sprouted—withered, thin, and scorched by the east wind. 24And the thin heads of grain swallowed the seven plump ones. I told this dream to the magicians, but no one could explain it to me.” 25At this, Joseph said to Pharaoh, “The dreams of Pharaoh are one and the same. God has revealed to Pharaoh what He is about to do.… Cross References Genesis 40:8 “We both had dreams,” they replied, “but there is no one to interpret them.” Then Joseph said to them, “Don’t interpretations belong to God? Tell me your dreams.” Daniel 2:27-28 Daniel answered the king, “No wise man, enchanter, medium, or magician can explain to the king the mystery of which he inquires. / But there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries, and He has made known to King Nebuchadnezzar what will happen in the latter days. Your dream and the visions that came into your mind as you lay on your bed were these: Daniel 4:18 This is the dream that I, King Nebuchadnezzar, saw. Now, Belteshazzar, tell me the interpretation, because none of the wise men of my kingdom can interpret it for me. But you are able, because the spirit of the holy gods is in you.” Acts 7:10 and rescued him from all his troubles. He granted Joseph favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and all his household. Psalm 105:19-22 until his prediction came true and the word of the LORD proved him right. / The king sent and released him; the ruler of peoples set him free. / He made him master of his household, ruler over all his substance, ... Daniel 2:47 The king said to Daniel, “Your God is truly the God of gods and Lord of kings, the Revealer of Mysteries, since you were able to reveal this mystery.” Daniel 5:12 did this because Daniel, the one he named Belteshazzar, was found to have an extraordinary spirit, as well as knowledge, understanding, and the ability to interpret dreams, explain riddles, and solve difficult problems. Summon Daniel, therefore, and he will give you the interpretation.” 1 Corinthians 12:10 to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in various tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues. 1 Corinthians 14:26 What then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a psalm or a teaching, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. All of these must be done to build up the church. Job 33:15-16 In a dream, in a vision in the night, when deep sleep falls upon men as they slumber on their beds, / He opens their ears and terrifies them with warnings Daniel 1:17 To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding in every kind of literature and wisdom. And Daniel had insight into all kinds of visions and dreams. Matthew 13:11 He replied, “The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. Luke 24:16 But their eyes were kept from recognizing Him. 1 Kings 3:12 behold, I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been another like you, nor will there ever be. Isaiah 29:11 And the entire vision will be to you like the words sealed in a scroll. If it is handed to someone to read, he will say, “I cannot, because it is sealed.” Treasury of Scripture And the thin ears devoured the seven good ears: and I told this to the magicians; but there was none that could declare it to me. I told this. Genesis 41:8 And 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. Exodus 8:19 Then the magicians said unto Pharaoh, This is the finger of God: and Pharaoh's heart was hardened, and he hearkened not unto them; as the LORD had said. Daniel 4:7 Then came in the magicians, the astrologers, the Chaldeans, and the soothsayers: and I told the dream before them; but they did not make known unto me the interpretation thereof. Jump to Previous Able Declare Declaring Devoured Dream Ears Explain Good Grain Heads Magicians Meal Seven Swallow Swallowed Thin WiseJump to Next Able Declare Declaring Devoured Dream Ears Explain Good Grain Heads Magicians Meal Seven Swallow Swallowed Thin WiseGenesis 41 1. Pharaoh has two dreams.9. Joseph interprets them. 33. He gives Pharaoh counsel, and is highly advanced, and married. 46. The seven years of plenty. 50. He begets children. 53. The famine begins. And the thin heads of grain swallowed up the seven plump, ripe heads And the thin heads of grain This phrase refers to the continuation of Pharaoh's dream, which Joseph interprets. The "thin heads of grain" symbolize scarcity and famine. In Hebrew, the word for "thin" is "דַּקּוֹת" (dakkot), which conveys a sense of frailty and insufficiency. This imagery is powerful, as it contrasts with the abundance that Egypt was known for. Historically, Egypt was the breadbasket of the ancient world, and a famine would have been catastrophic. The thin heads of grain represent a divine warning of impending hardship, emphasizing the need for wisdom and preparation. swallowed up the seven plump, ripe heads Hebrew And the thinהַדַּקֹּ֔ת (had·daq·qōṯ) Article | Adjective - feminine plural Strong's 1851: Crushed, small, thin heads of grain הָשִׁבֳּלִ֣ים (hā·šib·bo·lîm) Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 7641: A stream, an ear of grain, a branch swallowed וַתִּבְלַ֙עְןָ֙ (wat·tiḇ·la‘·nā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine plural Strong's 1104: To swallow down, swallow up, engulf the seven שֶׁ֥בַע (še·ḇa‘) Number - feminine singular Strong's 7651: Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number plump הַטֹּב֑וֹת (haṭ·ṭō·ḇō·wṯ) Article | Adjective - feminine plural Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good ones. הַֽשִׁבֳּלִ֖ים (ha·šib·bo·lîm) Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 7641: A stream, an ear of grain, a branch I told וָֽאֹמַר֙ (wā·’ō·mar) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 559: To utter, say this [dream] to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the magicians, הַֽחַרְטֻמִּ֔ים (ha·ḥar·ṭum·mîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 2748: An engraver, writer but no וְאֵ֥ין (wə·’ên) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle one could explain it מַגִּ֖יד (mag·gîḏ) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5046: To be conspicuous to me.” לִֽי׃ (lî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's Hebrew Links Genesis 41:24 NIVGenesis 41:24 NLT Genesis 41:24 ESV Genesis 41:24 NASB Genesis 41:24 KJV Genesis 41:24 BibleApps.com Genesis 41:24 Biblia Paralela Genesis 41:24 Chinese Bible Genesis 41:24 French Bible Genesis 41:24 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 41:24 The thin heads of grain swallowed up (Gen. 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