New International Version After them, seven other heads sprouted—withered and thin and scorched by the east wind. New Living Translation Then seven more heads of grain appeared, but these were blighted, shriveled, and withered by the east wind. English Standard Version Seven ears, withered, thin, and blighted by the east wind, sprouted after them, Berean Standard Bible After them, seven other heads of grain sprouted—withered, thin, and scorched by the east wind. Berean Literal Bible and behold, seven heads of grain withered, thin, and scorched by the east wind, were sprouting after them. King James Bible And, behold, seven ears, withered, thin, and blasted with the east wind, sprung up after them: New King James Version Then behold, seven heads, withered, thin, and blighted by the east wind, sprang up after them. New American Standard Bible and behold, seven ears, withered, thin, and scorched by the east wind sprouted up after them; NASB 1995 and lo, seven ears, withered, thin, and scorched by the east wind, sprouted up after them; NASB 1977 and lo, seven ears, withered, thin, and scorched by the east wind, sprouted up after them; Legacy Standard Bible and behold, seven ears, withered, thin, and scorched by the east wind, sprouted up after them; Amplified Bible and lo, seven [other] ears, withered, thin, and scorched by the east wind, sprouted after them; Berean Annotated Bible After them, seven other heads of grain sprouted—withered, thin, and scorched by the east wind. Christian Standard Bible After them, seven heads of grain—withered, thin, and scorched by the east wind—sprouted up. Holman Christian Standard Bible After them, seven heads of grain—withered, thin, and scorched by the east wind—sprouted up. American Standard Version and, behold, seven ears, withered, thin, and blasted with the east wind, sprung up after them: Contemporary English Version Then seven other heads of grain came up. They were thin and scorched by a wind from the desert. English Revised Version and, behold, seven ears, withered, thin, and blasted with the east wind, sprung up after them: GOD'S WORD® Translation Seven other heads of grain, withered, thin, and scorched by the east wind, sprouted behind them. Good News Translation Then seven heads of grain sprouted, thin and scorched by the desert wind, International Standard Version All of a sudden, seven thin, withered ears of grain, scorched by the east wind, sprouted up after them. NET Bible Then seven heads of grain, withered and thin and burned with the east wind, were sprouting up after them. New Heart English Bible And look, seven heads of grain, withered, thin, and blasted with the east wind, sprouted up after them. Webster's Bible Translation And behold, seven ears, withered, thin, and blasted with the east wind, sprung up after them: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAfter them, seven other heads of grain sprouted—withered, thin, and scorched by the east wind. World English Bible and behold, seven heads of grain, withered, thin, and blasted with the east wind, sprung up after them. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand behold, seven ears, withered, thin, blasted with an east wind, are springing up after them; Berean Literal Bible and behold, seven heads of grain withered, thin, and scorched by the east wind, were sprouting after them. Young's Literal Translation and lo, seven ears, withered, thin, blasted with an east wind, are springing up after them; Smith's Literal Translation And behold, seven ears dry, thin, blasted by the east, springing up after them. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleOther seven also thin and blasted, sprung of the stock: Catholic Public Domain Version Likewise, another seven, thin and struck with blight, rose up from the stalk. New American Bible Behind them sprouted seven ears of grain, shriveled and thin and scorched by the east wind; New Revised Standard Version and seven ears, withered, thin, and blighted by the east wind, sprouting after them; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd, behold, seven other ears, thin and blasted by the east wind, sprang up after them; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And behold, seven thin ears and blasted with the hot wind sprouted after them: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And, behold, seven ears, withered, thin, and blasted with the east wind, sprung up after them. Brenton Septuagint Translation And other seven ears, thin and blasted with the wind, sprang up close to them. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Joseph Interprets Pharaoh's Dreams…22In my dream I also saw seven heads of grain, plump and ripe, growing on a single stalk. 23 After 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.”… Cross References After them, seven other heads of grain sprouted— Isaiah 17:11 though on the day you plant you make them grow, and on that morning you help your seed sprout—yet the harvest will vanish on the day of disease and incurable pain. Isaiah 61:11 For as the earth brings forth its growth, and as a garden enables seed to spring up, so the Lord GOD will cause righteousness and praise to spring up before all the nations. Mark 4:28 All by itself the earth produces a crop—first the stalk, then the head, then grain that ripens within. withered, thin, and scorched by the east wind. Jonah 4:8 As the sun was rising, God appointed a scorching east wind, and the sun beat down on Jonah’s head so that he grew faint and wished to die, saying, “It is better for me to die than to live.” Ezekiel 17:10 Even if it is transplanted, will it flourish? Will it not completely wither when the east wind strikes? It will wither on the bed where it sprouted.’” Ezekiel 19:12 But it was uprooted in fury, cast down to the ground, and the east wind dried up its fruit. Its strong branches were stripped off and they withered; the fire consumed them. 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. 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.” 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. … Ezekiel 17:9-10 So you are to tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Will it flourish? Will it not be uprooted and stripped of its fruit so that it shrivels? All its foliage will wither! It will not take a strong arm or many people to pull it up by its roots. / Even if it is transplanted, will it flourish? Will it not completely wither when the east wind strikes? It will wither on the bed where it sprouted.’” 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.” Matthew 13:7 Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the seedlings. Treasury of Scripture And, behold, seven ears, withered, thin, and blasted with the east wind, sprung up after them: withered. Genesis 41:6 And, behold, seven thin ears and blasted with the east wind sprung up after them. 2 Kings 19:26 Therefore their inhabitants were of small power, they were dismayed and confounded; they were as the grass of the field, and as the green herb, as the grass on the housetops, and as corn blasted before it be grown up. Psalm 129:6,7 Let them be as the grass upon the housetops, which withereth afore it groweth up: … blasted. Genesis 41:20 And the lean and the ill favoured kine did eat up the first seven fat kine: Jump to Previous Blasted Blighted Dry Ears East Grain Heads Parched Scorched Seven Springing Sprouted Sprung Thin Wasted Wind WitheredJump to Next Blasted Blighted Dry Ears East Grain Heads Parched Scorched Seven Springing Sprouted Sprung Thin Wasted Wind WitheredGenesis 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, seven other heads of grain sprouted— Pharaoh’s dream contrasted two sets of seven heads of grain. Joseph later explained that the second set represented seven years of famine following seven years of abundance, warning Egypt of a coming crisis. Isa 17:11 though on the day you plant you make them grow… withered, thin, and scorched by the east wind. The hot, dry east wind from the desert could quickly damage crops, making the image a fitting picture of severe famine. The dream revealed that the coming scarcity would be devastating, requiring the preparation Joseph would soon recommend. Jon 4:8 As the sun was rising, God appointed a scorching east wind,… Persons / Places / Events 1. PharaohThe ruler of Egypt who had troubling dreams that needed interpretation. 2. Joseph A Hebrew man, sold into slavery, who rose to prominence in Egypt due to his God-given ability to interpret dreams. 3. Egypt The land where these events take place, a powerful ancient civilization. 4. The East Wind A harsh, dry wind from the desert, often symbolizing destruction or judgment in biblical literature. 5. The Seven Thin Heads of Grain Part of Pharaoh's dream, representing a period of famine. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in DreamsGod uses dreams to communicate His plans and purposes. We should be attentive to how God might speak to us today, whether through Scripture, prayer, or other means. Preparation and Wisdom Joseph's interpretation of the dream led to practical steps to prepare for the coming famine. We should seek God's wisdom in planning and preparing for future challenges. The Reality of Judgment The east wind symbolizes judgment and hardship. It serves as a reminder of the consequences of sin and the importance of repentance and obedience to God. God's Provision in Times of Need Despite the coming famine, God provided a way for Egypt and surrounding nations to survive through Joseph's leadership. Trust in God's provision even in difficult times. The Role of Faithful Servants Joseph's faithfulness and integrity positioned him to be used by God for a greater purpose. Our faithfulness in small things can lead to greater responsibilities and opportunities to serve God. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Genesis 41:23?2. How does Genesis 41:23 illustrate God's sovereignty in Joseph's life? 3. What lessons can we learn from the imagery of "seven withered ears"? 4. How does Genesis 41:23 connect to Joseph's earlier dreams in Genesis 37? 5. In what ways can we trust God's plan during difficult times like Joseph? 6. How can we apply the principle of divine timing from Genesis 41:23 today? 7. How does Genesis 41:23 relate to the concept of divine providence in difficult times? 8. What is the significance of the seven withered ears in Genesis 41:23? 9. How does Genesis 41:23 illustrate the theme of God's sovereignty over nature? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 41? (23) Withered.--This word occurs only in this place. Its meaning is stony, that is, the grains were shrivelled and hard like bits of grit.Genesis 41:23 vividly forecasts seven literal years of crippling famine that will follow seven years of plenty. Every descriptive layer—after, seven, sprouted, withered, thin, scorched—adds detail to God’s gracious warning. The Lord who orders the harvest also appoints the lean times, urging Pharaoh (and us) to trust His wisdom, act in faith, and prepare while abundance lasts. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew After them,אַחֲרֵיהֶֽם׃ (’a·ḥă·rê·hem) Preposition | third person masculine 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 withered, צְנֻמ֥וֹת (ṣə·nu·mō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 6798: To dry up, harden thin, דַּקּ֖וֹת (daq·qō·wṯ) Adjective - feminine plural Strong's 1851: Crushed, small, thin and scorched שְׁדֻפ֣וֹת (šə·ḏu·p̄ō·wṯ) 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 Additonal Resources Genesis 41:23 Blue Letter BibleGenesis 41:23 Bible Gateway Genesis 41:23 Bible.com Genesis 41:23 NIV |
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