Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “In my dream I saw seven heads of grain, full and good, growing on a single stalk. New Living Translation “In my dream I also saw seven heads of grain, full and beautiful, growing on a single stalk. English Standard Version I also saw in my dream seven ears growing on one stalk, full and good. Berean Standard Bible In my dream I also saw seven heads of grain, plump and ripe, growing on a single stalk. King James Bible And I saw in my dream, and, behold, seven ears came up in one stalk, full and good: New King James Version Also I saw in my dream, and suddenly seven heads came up on one stalk, full and good. New American Standard Bible I saw also in my dream, and behold, seven ears of grain, full and good, came up on a single stalk; NASB 1995 “I saw also in my dream, and behold, seven ears, full and good, came up on a single stalk; NASB 1977 “I saw also in my dream, and behold, seven ears, full and good, came up on a single stalk; Legacy Standard Bible Then I saw also in my dream, and behold, seven ears, full and good, came up on a single stalk; Amplified Bible I saw in my [second] dream, seven ears [of grain], plump and good, growing on a single stalk; Christian Standard Bible In my dream I also saw seven heads of grain, full and good, coming up on one stalk. Holman Christian Standard Bible In my dream I had also seen seven heads of grain, plump and ripe, coming up on one stalk. American Standard Version And I saw in my dream, and, behold, seven ears came up upon one stalk, full and good: Contemporary English Version I also dreamed that I saw seven heads of grain growing on one stalk. The heads were full and ripe. English Revised Version And I saw in my dream, and, behold, seven ears came up upon one stalk, full and good: GOD'S WORD® Translation "In my second dream I saw seven good, full heads of grain growing on a single stalk. Good News Translation I also dreamed that I saw seven heads of grain which were full and ripe, growing on one stalk. International Standard Version Later, I also dreamed about seven plump, fruit-filled ears of grain that grew up out of a single stalk. NET Bible I also saw in my dream seven heads of grain growing on one stalk, full and good. New Heart English Bible And I fell asleep, and I saw in my dream, and look, seven heads of grain growing on one stalk, full and good. Webster's Bible Translation And I saw in my dream, and behold, seven ears came up on one stalk, full and good: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleIn my dream I also saw seven heads of grain, plump and ripe, growing on a single stalk. World English Bible I saw in my dream, and behold, seven heads of grain came up on one stalk, full and good; Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd I see in my dream, and behold, seven ears are coming up on one stalk, full and good; Young's Literal Translation 'And I see in my dream, and lo, seven ears are coming up on one stalk, full and good; Smith's Literal Translation And I shall see in my dream, and behold, seven ears coming up in one stalk, full and good. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd dreamed a dream: Seven ears of corn grew upon one stalk, full and very fair. Catholic Public Domain Version I saw a dream. Seven ears of grain sprang up on one stalk, full and very beautiful. New American Bible In another dream I saw seven ears of grain, full and healthy, growing on a single stalk. New Revised Standard Version I fell asleep a second time and I saw in my dream seven ears of grain, full and good, growing on one stalk, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd again, I saw in my dream, and, behold, seven ears of grain growing on one stalk, full and good; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And again I saw in my dream and behold seven ears arising on a reed, each full and good: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And I saw in my dream, and, behold, seven ears came up upon one stalk, full and good. Brenton Septuagint Translation and saw again in my sleep, and as it were seven ears came up on one stem, full and good. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Joseph Interprets Pharaoh's Dreams…21When they had devoured them, however, no one could tell that they had done so; their appearance was as ugly as it had been before. Then I awoke. 22In my dream I also saw seven heads of grain, plump and ripe, growing on a single stalk. 23After them, seven other heads of grain sprouted—withered, thin, and scorched by the east wind.… Cross References Daniel 2:31-45 As you, O king, were watching, a great statue appeared. A great and dazzling statue stood before you, and its form was awesome. / The head of the statue was pure gold, its chest and arms were silver, its belly and thighs were bronze, / its legs were iron, and its feet were part iron and part clay. ... Daniel 4:10-18 In these visions of my mind as I was lying in bed, I saw this come to pass: There was a tree in the midst of the land, and its height was great. / The tree grew large and strong; its top reached the sky, and it was visible to the ends of the earth. / Its leaves were beautiful, its fruit was abundant, and upon it was food for all. Under it the beasts of the field found shelter, in its branches the birds of the air nested, and from it every creature was fed. ... Acts 7:9-10 Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt. But God was with him / 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 105:16-22 He called down famine on the land and cut off all their supplies of food. / He sent a man before them—Joseph, sold as a slave. / They bruised his feet with shackles and placed his neck in irons, ... Job 33:14-18 For God speaks in one way and in another, yet no one notices. / 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 ... 1 Kings 3:5-15 One night at Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream, and God said, “Ask, and I will give it to you!” / Solomon replied, “You have shown much loving devotion to Your servant, my father David, because he walked before You in faithfulness, righteousness, and uprightness of heart. And You have maintained this loving devotion by giving him a son to sit on his throne this very day. / And now, O LORD my God, You have made Your servant king in my father David’s place. But I am only a little child, not knowing how to go out or come in. ... Matthew 2:13-15 When the Magi had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up!” he said. “Take the Child and His mother and flee to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the Child to kill Him.” / So he got up, took the Child and His mother by night, and withdrew to Egypt, / where he stayed until the death of Herod. This fulfilled what the Lord had spoken through the prophet: “Out of Egypt I called My Son.” Acts 2:17 ‘In the last days, God says, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. Joel 2:28 And afterward, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. Hebrews 1:1-2 On many past occasions and in many different ways, God spoke to our fathers through the prophets. / But in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the universe. Numbers 12:6 He said, “Hear now My words: If there is a prophet among you, I, the LORD, will reveal Myself to him in a vision; I will speak to him in a dream. Matthew 1:20-21 But after he had pondered these things, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to embrace Mary as your wife, for the One conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. / She will give birth to a Son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.” Acts 16:9-10 During the night, Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and pleading with him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” / As soon as Paul had seen the vision, we got ready to leave for Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them. Judges 7:13-15 And as Gideon arrived, a man was telling his friend about a dream. “Behold, I had a dream,” he said, “and I saw a loaf of barley bread come tumbling into the Midianite camp. It struck the tent so hard that the tent overturned and collapsed.” / His friend replied: “This is nothing less than the sword of Gideon son of Joash, the Israelite. God has delivered Midian and the whole camp into his hand.” / When Gideon heard the dream and its interpretation, he bowed in worship. He returned to the camp of Israel and said, “Get up, for the LORD has delivered the camp of Midian into your hand.” 1 Samuel 28:6 He inquired of the LORD, but the LORD did not answer him by dreams or Urim or prophets. Treasury of Scripture And I saw in my dream, and, behold, seven ears came up in one stalk, full and good: Jump to Previous Dream Dreams Ears Full Good Grain Growing Heads Seven Single StalkJump to Next Dream Dreams Ears Full Good Grain Growing Heads Seven Single StalkGenesis 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. In my dream Dreams in the Bible often serve as a means of divine communication. Joseph, the interpreter of this dream, had previously experienced God-given dreams about his own future (Genesis 37). Dreams were considered significant in ancient cultures, including Egypt, where this narrative takes place. I also saw seven heads of grain plump and ripe growing on a single stalk Persons / Places / Events 1. PharaohThe ruler of Egypt who has troubling dreams that need interpretation. 2. Joseph A Hebrew man, known for his ability to interpret dreams, who is called upon to explain Pharaoh's dreams. 3. Egypt The setting of the account, a powerful ancient civilization where Joseph is currently residing. 4. Dreams A significant means through which God communicates His plans and purposes in this account. 5. Seven Heads of Grain Symbolic elements in Pharaoh's dream representing years of abundance. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in DreamsGod uses dreams to reveal His plans. We should be attentive to how God might communicate with us, though we must discern and seek wisdom in interpretation. Preparation and Wisdom The seven heads of grain symbolize a time of preparation. We should use times of abundance to prepare for future challenges, trusting in God's provision and guidance. God's Faithfulness Just as God provided for Egypt through Joseph, He remains faithful to provide for us. We should trust in His timing and provision. Using Gifts for God's Glory Joseph's ability to interpret dreams was a gift from God. We should use our God-given talents to serve others and glorify Him. God's Plan in Adversity Joseph's journey from prison to palace shows that God can use difficult circumstances for His purposes. We should remain faithful and trust in His plan during our trials. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Genesis 41:22?2. How does Genesis 41:22 illustrate God's communication through dreams? 3. What can we learn from Pharaoh's dream about God's sovereignty? 4. How does Genesis 41:22 connect to Joseph's earlier dreams in Genesis 37? 5. How can we seek God's wisdom in interpreting life's challenges today? 6. What role does discernment play in understanding God's messages in our lives? 7. How does Genesis 41:22 fit into the broader narrative of Joseph's dreams and their significance? 8. What is the symbolic meaning of the seven heads of grain in Genesis 41:22? 9. How does Genesis 41:22 reflect God's communication through dreams in the Bible? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 41? 11. Does Genesis depict Joseph's actions as socialist? 12. Genesis 41:1-7: How is it scientifically or naturally possible for seven emaciated cows to devour seven healthy cows? 13. Genesis 41:46-49: Could one man's administrative plan truly stockpile enough grain to feed an entire nation (and surrounding regions) for seven years? 14. Should Christians prepare for doomsday scenarios? What Does Genesis 41:22 Mean In my dreamPharaoh is recounting to Joseph a night vision that came unbidden, showing that God sovereignly chose the medium and the moment (Genesis 20:3; 28:12; Matthew 1:20). Dreams in Scripture are neither random nor merely psychological; they are one of the ways the Lord faithfully speaks when a message must reach rulers and shape history. By listening, Joseph models Proverbs 3:6—acknowledging God in every circumstance. • God-initiated dreams often arrive when human plans are powerless. • They carry authority on par with any spoken word the Lord gives (Numbers 12:6). I also saw This phrase links the grain scene to the earlier vision of the cows (Genesis 41:17-21). The repetition underscores certainty, as Joseph later explains: “The dream was given to Pharaoh in two forms, because the matter has been firmly decided by God” (Genesis 41:32). Like Joseph’s own paired dreams in Genesis 37:5-9, the doubled picture eliminates guesswork and invites immediate obedience (2 Corinthians 13:1). • God often confirms His purposes with corroborating evidence (Deuteronomy 19:15). • Seeing “also” teaches that every detail in divine revelation works together to form a single, harmonious message (Psalm 119:160). seven heads of grain Seven, consistently a number of fullness and completion (Leviticus 25:8; Joshua 6:4; Revelation 1:20), stands here for seven literal years (Genesis 41:26). Grain, the staple of Egypt’s economy, pinpoints where abundance—or later famine—will be felt most. The specificity displays God’s intimate knowledge of national affairs (Psalm 33:10-11). • The heads picture full agricultural cycles, not vague seasons. • By choosing grain rather than gold or armies, the Lord highlights daily bread—echoing Matthew 6:11’s reminder of our continual dependence. plump and ripe The heads are described as well-fed, bursting with life—imagery of prosperity akin to Deuteronomy 8:7-9 and Joel 2:24. Egypt would soon experience overflowing barns and satisfied people. The richness also reveals God’s goodness; abundance precedes judgment, giving Pharaoh time to respond wisely (Romans 2:4). • “Plump” contrasts sharply with the later thin, scorched heads (Genesis 41:23-24), dramatizing the swing from plenty to need. • True prosperity comes from God’s hand, not merely from Nile floods (James 1:17). growing on a single stalk Seven fertile heads emerging from one stalk would arrest any farmer’s attention. The picture unites multiplicity and oneness—seven separate years of blessing, yet issuing from a single divine provision (Genesis 41:25). As Jesus fed multitudes from one boy’s lunch (John 6:9-13), God can multiply resource beyond natural expectation. • The singular stalk hints that Egypt’s bounty will spring from one central source: the Lord who controls the Nile’s rhythms (Amos 4:7-8). • The unity also suggests centralized stewardship, later seen in Joseph’s storehouses (Genesis 41:48-49). summary Genesis 41:22 presents a vivid, God-given snapshot of impending abundance: seven complete, overflowing years of grain, unified in origin and purpose. Every element—dream, number, grain quality, and single stalk—reinforces the certainty and generosity of God’s plan. By recognizing the Lord’s hand in both prosperity and famine, Pharaoh is readied for Joseph’s counsel, and we are reminded to trust the One who directs history and provides daily bread. Hebrew In my dreamבַּחֲלֹמִ֑י (ba·ḥă·lō·mî) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 2472: A dream I also saw וָאֵ֖רֶא (wā·’ê·re) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 7200: To see seven שֶׁ֣בַע (še·ḇa‘) Number - feminine singular Strong's 7651: Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number heads of grain, שִׁבֳּלִ֗ים (šib·bo·lîm) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 7641: A stream, an ear of grain, a branch plump מְלֵאֹ֥ת (mə·lê·’ōṯ) Adjective - feminine plural Strong's 4392: Full, filling, fulness, fully and ripe, וְטֹבֽוֹת׃ (wə·ṭō·ḇō·wṯ) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - feminine plural Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good growing on עֹלֹ֛ת (‘ō·lōṯ) Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine plural Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively a single אֶחָ֖ד (’e·ḥāḏ) Number - masculine singular Strong's 259: United, one, first stalk. בְּקָנֶ֥ה (bə·qā·neh) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7070: A reed, a, rod, shaft, tube, stem, the radius, beam Links Genesis 41:22 NIVGenesis 41:22 NLT Genesis 41:22 ESV Genesis 41:22 NASB Genesis 41:22 KJV Genesis 41:22 BibleApps.com Genesis 41:22 Biblia Paralela Genesis 41:22 Chinese Bible Genesis 41:22 French Bible Genesis 41:22 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 41:22 I saw in my dream and behold (Gen. 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