Verse (Click for Chapter) 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. 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; 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. Majority Standard Bible After them, seven other heads of grain sprouted?withered, thin, and scorched by the east wind. 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: 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; 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 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 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. Matthew 13:22 The seed sown among the thorns is the one who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful. Mark 4:7 Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the seedlings, and they yielded no crop. Mark 4:18-19 Others are like the seeds sown among the thorns. They hear the word, / but the worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth, and the desire for other things come in and choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful. Luke 8:7 Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up with it and choked the seedlings. Luke 8:14 The seeds that fell among the thorns are those who hear, but as they go on their way, they are choked by the worries, riches, and pleasures of this life, and their fruit does not mature. 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— This phrase follows the description of the first seven healthy heads of grain in Pharaoh's dream. The number seven often symbolizes completeness or perfection in the Bible, as seen in the seven days of creation. The appearance of another set of seven heads indicates a continuation or contrast to the first set. In the context of Joseph's interpretation, these seven heads represent seven years, specifically years of famine following years of abundance. This duality of abundance followed by scarcity is a recurring theme in biblical narratives, emphasizing the need for wisdom and preparedness. withered, thin, and scorched by the 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.(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. 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 Links Genesis 41:23 NIVGenesis 41:23 NLT Genesis 41:23 ESV Genesis 41:23 NASB Genesis 41:23 KJV Genesis 41:23 BibleApps.com Genesis 41:23 Biblia Paralela Genesis 41:23 Chinese Bible Genesis 41:23 French Bible Genesis 41:23 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 41:23 And behold seven heads of grain withered (Gen. 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