Genesis 41:6
New International Version
After them, seven other heads of grain sprouted—thin and scorched by the east wind.

New Living Translation
Then seven more heads of grain appeared, but these were shriveled and withered by the east wind.

English Standard Version
And behold, after them sprouted seven ears, thin and blighted by the east wind.

Berean Standard Bible
After them, seven other heads of grain sprouted, thin and scorched by the east wind.

King James Bible
And, behold, seven thin ears and blasted with the east wind sprung up after them.

New King James Version
Then behold, seven thin heads, blighted by the east wind, sprang up after them.

New American Standard Bible
Then behold, seven ears, thin and scorched by the east wind, sprouted up after them.

NASB 1995
Then behold, seven ears, thin and scorched by the east wind, sprouted up after them.

NASB 1977
Then behold, seven ears, thin and scorched by the east wind, sprouted up after them.

Legacy Standard Bible
And behold, seven ears, thin and scorched by the east wind, sprouted up after them.

Amplified Bible
Then behold, seven ears [of grain], thin and dried up by the east wind, sprouted after them.

Christian Standard Bible
After them, seven heads of grain, thin and scorched by the east wind, sprouted up.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
After them, seven heads of grain, thin and scorched by the east wind, sprouted up.

American Standard Version
And, behold, seven ears, thin and blasted with the east wind, sprung up after them.

Contemporary English Version
Later, seven other heads of grain appeared, but they were thin and scorched by a wind from the desert.

English Revised Version
And, behold, seven ears, thin and blasted with the east wind, sprung up after them.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Seven other heads of grain, thin and scorched by the east wind, sprouted behind them.

Good News Translation
Then seven other heads of grain sprouted, thin and scorched by the desert wind,

International Standard Version
Suddenly seven thin ears of grain that had been scorched by an east wind sprouted up right after them

Majority Standard Bible
After them, seven other heads of grain sprouted, thin and scorched by the east wind.

NET Bible
Then seven heads of grain, thin and burned by the east wind, were sprouting up after them.

New Heart English Bible
Then look, seven heads of grain, thin and blasted with the east wind, sprouted up after them.

Webster's Bible Translation
And behold, seven thin ears and blasted with the east wind sprung up after them.

World English Bible
Behold, seven heads of grain, thin and blasted with the east wind, sprung up after them.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and behold, seven ears, thin, and blasted with an east wind, are springing up after them;

Young's Literal Translation
and lo, seven ears, thin, and blasted with an east wind, are springing up after them;

Smith's Literal Translation
And behold, seven ears thin and blasted by the east, springing up after them.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Then seven other ears sprung up thin and blasted,

Catholic Public Domain Version
Likewise, other ears of grain, of the same number, rose up, thin and struck with blight,

New American Bible
Behind them sprouted seven ears of grain, thin and scorched by the east wind;

New Revised Standard Version
Then seven ears, thin and blighted by the east wind, sprouted after them.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And, behold, seven thin ears blasted by the east wind, sprang up after them.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And behold seven thin ears and blasted with the hot wind sprang up after them.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And, behold, seven ears, thin and blasted with the east wind, sprung up after them.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And, behold, seven ears thin and blasted with the wind, grew up after them.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Dreams of Pharaoh
5but he fell back asleep and dreamed a second time: Seven heads of grain, plump and ripe, came up on one stalk. 6 After them, seven other heads of grain sprouted, thin and scorched by the east wind. 7And the thin heads of grain swallowed up the seven plump, ripe ones. Then Pharaoh awoke and realized it was a dream.…

Cross References
Exodus 9:32
but the wheat and spelt were not destroyed, because they are late crops.)

Joel 1:4
What the devouring locust has left, the swarming locust has eaten; what the swarming locust has left, the young locust has eaten; and what the young locust has left, the destroying locust has eaten.

Habakkuk 3:17
Though the fig tree does not bud and no fruit is on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though the sheep are cut off from the fold and no cattle are in the stalls,

Psalm 105:16
He called down famine on the land and cut off all their supplies of food.

2 Kings 8:1
Now Elisha had said to the woman whose son he had restored to life, “Arise, you and your household; go and live as a foreigner wherever you can. For the LORD has decreed that a seven-year famine will come to the land.”

Amos 4:9
“I struck you with blight and mildew in your growing gardens and vineyards; the locust devoured your fig and olive trees, yet you did not return to Me,” declares the LORD.

Haggai 1:11
I have summoned a drought on the fields and on the mountains, on the grain, new wine, and oil, and on whatever the ground yields, on man and beast, and on all the labor of your hands.”

Jeremiah 14:1-6
This is the word of the LORD that came to Jeremiah concerning the drought: / “Judah mourns and her gates languish. Her people wail for the land, and a cry goes up from Jerusalem. / The nobles send their servants for water; they go to the cisterns, but find no water; their jars return empty. They are ashamed and humiliated; they cover their heads. ...

Isaiah 5:6
I will make it a wasteland, neither pruned nor cultivated, and thorns and briers will grow up. I will command the clouds that rain shall not fall on it.”

Ezekiel 4:16-17
Then He told me, “Son of man, I am going to cut off the supply of food in Jerusalem. They will anxiously eat bread rationed by weight, and in despair they will drink water by measure. / So they will lack food and water; they will be appalled at the sight of one another wasting away in their iniquity.

Matthew 13:7
Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the seedlings.

Mark 4:7
Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the seedlings, and they yielded no crop.

Luke 8:7
Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up with it and choked the seedlings.

Revelation 6:5-6
And when the Lamb opened the third seal, I heard the third living creature say, “Come!” Then I looked and saw a black horse, and its rider held in his hand a pair of scales. / And I heard what sounded like a voice from among the four living creatures, saying, “A quart of wheat for a denarius, and three quarts of barley for a denarius, and do not harm the oil and wine.”

Acts 7:11
Then famine and great suffering swept across Egypt and Canaan, and our fathers could not find food.


Treasury of Scripture

And, behold, seven thin ears and blasted with the east wind sprung up after them.

blasted.

Ezekiel 17:10
Yea, behold, being planted, shall it prosper? shall it not utterly wither, when the east wind toucheth it? it shall wither in the furrows where it grew.

Ezekiel 19:12
But she was plucked up in fury, she was cast down to the ground, and the east wind dried up her fruit: her strong rods were broken and withered; the fire consumed them.

Hosea 13:15
Though he be fruitful among his brethren, an east wind shall come, the wind of the LORD shall come up from the wilderness, and his spring shall become dry, and his fountain shall be dried up: he shall spoil the treasure of all pleasant vessels.

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Genesis 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.














After them
This phrase indicates a sequence of events, emphasizing the order in which the visions or dreams occur. In the context of Pharaoh's dream, it suggests a progression from abundance to scarcity. The Hebrew word used here, "אַחֲרֵיהֶן" (achareihen), often denotes a following or subsequent event, highlighting the inevitability of what is to come. This serves as a reminder of the cyclical nature of life and the divine orchestration of events, where God’s plans unfold in His perfect timing.

seven other heads of grain
The number "seven" in the Bible often symbolizes completeness or perfection. Here, it contrasts with the previous seven healthy heads of grain, indicating a complete cycle of abundance followed by a complete cycle of famine. The "heads of grain" symbolize the sustenance and provision necessary for life. In the Hebrew context, grain was a staple, essential for survival, and its scarcity would have been a dire warning. This serves as a reminder of God’s sovereignty over provision and the importance of trusting Him in times of both plenty and need.

sprouted
The Hebrew word "צָמַח" (tsamach) means to spring up or grow. This word conveys the idea of something coming into existence or being brought forth. In the context of the dream, it suggests the sudden and unexpected emergence of a problem or challenge. Spiritually, it can remind believers of the need to be vigilant and prepared for the trials that may arise in life, trusting in God’s guidance and provision.

thin and scorched
The description of the grain as "thin and scorched" paints a vivid picture of desolation and lack. The Hebrew word for "thin," "דַּק" (daq), implies something that is weak or insufficient. "Scorched," from the Hebrew "שְׁדוּפֹת" (sheduphot), suggests being dried up or withered, often due to harsh conditions. This imagery serves as a stark contrast to the previous healthy grain, symbolizing the devastating effects of the coming famine. It is a call to recognize the fragility of earthly resources and the need to rely on God’s eternal provision.

by the east wind
The "east wind" in the Bible is often associated with destruction or judgment. In the Hebrew context, the east wind, "קָדִים" (qadim), was known for its scorching heat and desiccating effect, often bringing drought and hardship. This element of the dream underscores the divine origin of the impending famine, as the east wind is frequently seen as an instrument of God’s will. It serves as a reminder of God’s power over nature and history, and the importance of seeking His wisdom and guidance in times of trial.

(6) East wind.--In Palestine the prevalent winds are those which blow from the west or east, and the latter, coming across arid deserts, is injurious to vegetation. In Egypt the winds generally are from the north or south, but the south-east wind, called Chamsin, blowing from the deserts of Arabia, has even more disastrous effects upon plants than the east wind in Palestine, and from the small dust with which it is laden is baleful also to human life. As there are no words in Hebrew for any except the four principal winds, this south-eastern wind may be meant; or as k?dim, east wind, became the usual name of every wind that burned up vegetation, the term may be employed in a general sense.

Verse 6. - And, behold, seven thin ears and blasted with the east wind sprung up after them - literally, burnt up of the east, קָדִים being put poetically for the fuller רוּחַ קָדִים. It has been urged that this displays a gross ignorance of the nature, of the climate in Egypt (Bohlen), since a wind directly east is rare in Egypt, and when it does occur is not injurious to vegetation; but, on the other hand, it is open to reply

(1) that direct east winds may be rare in Egypt, but so are dearth and famine such as that described in the narrative equally exceptional (Kalisch);

(2) that the Hebrews having only names to describe the four principal winds, the kadirn might comprise any wind blowing from an easterly direction (Hengstenberg); and

(3) that the south-east wind, "blowing in the months of March and April, is one of the most injurious winds, and of longest continuance" (Havernick). Hengstenberg quotes Ukert as saying, "As long as the south-east wind continues, doors and windows are closed; but the fine dust penetrates everywhere; everything dries up; wooden vessels warp and crack. The thermometer rises suddenly from 16° 20°, up to 30° 36°, and even 38°, Reaumur. This wind works destruction upon everything. The grass withers so that it entirely perishes if this wind blows long" ('Egypt and the Books of Moses,' p. 10).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
After them,
אַחֲרֵיהֶֽן׃ (’a·ḥă·rê·hen)
Preposition | third person feminine plural
Strong's 310: The hind or following part

seven other
שֶׁ֣בַע (še·ḇa‘)
Number - feminine singular
Strong's 7651: Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number

heads of grain
שִׁבֳּלִ֔ים (šib·bo·lîm)
Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 7641: A stream, an ear of grain, a branch

sprouted,
צֹמְח֖וֹת (ṣō·mə·ḥō·wṯ)
Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine plural
Strong's 6779: To sprout, spring up

thin
דַּקּ֖וֹת (daq·qō·wṯ)
Adjective - feminine plural
Strong's 1851: Crushed, small, thin

and scorched
וּשְׁדוּפֹ֣ת (ū·šə·ḏū·p̄ōṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - feminine plural construct
Strong's 7710: To scorch, blight

by the east wind.
קָדִ֑ים (qā·ḏîm)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6921: The fore, front part, the East


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