Genesis 41:53
New International Version
The seven years of abundance in Egypt came to an end,

New Living Translation
At last the seven years of bumper crops throughout the land of Egypt came to an end.

English Standard Version
The seven years of plenty that occurred in the land of Egypt came to an end,

Berean Standard Bible
When the seven years of abundance in the land of Egypt came to an end,

King James Bible
And the seven years of plenteousness, that was in the land of Egypt, were ended.

New King James Version
Then the seven years of plenty which were in the land of Egypt ended,

New American Standard Bible
When the seven years of plenty which had taken place in the land of Egypt came to an end,

NASB 1995
When the seven years of plenty which had been in the land of Egypt came to an end,

NASB 1977
When the seven years of plenty which had been in the land of Egypt came to an end,

Legacy Standard Bible
Then the seven years of plenty which had been in the land of Egypt came to an end,

Amplified Bible
When the seven years of plenty came to an end in the land of Egypt,

Christian Standard Bible
Then the seven years of abundance in the land of Egypt came to an end,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then the seven years of abundance in the land of Egypt came to an end,

American Standard Version
And the seven years of plenty, that was in the land of Egypt, came to an end.

Contemporary English Version
Egypt's seven years of plenty came to an end,

English Revised Version
And the seven years of plenty, that was in the land of Egypt, came to an end.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The seven years when there was plenty of food in Egypt came to an end.

Good News Translation
The seven years of plenty that the land of Egypt had enjoyed came to an end,

International Standard Version
As soon as the seven years of abundance throughout the land of Egypt ended,

Majority Standard Bible
When the seven years of abundance in the land of Egypt came to an end,

NET Bible
The seven years of abundance in the land of Egypt came to an end.

New Heart English Bible
And the seven years of abundance that occurred in the land of Egypt came to an end.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the seven years of plenteousness that was in the land of Egypt, were ended.

World English Bible
The seven years of plenty, that were in the land of Egypt, came to an end.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the seven years of plenty are completed which have been in the land of Egypt,

Young's Literal Translation
And the seven years of plenty are completed which have been in the land of Egypt,

Smith's Literal Translation
And the seven years of plenty will be completed, which was in the land of Egypt.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Now when the seven years of the plenty that had been in Egypt were past:

Catholic Public Domain Version
And so, when the seven years of fertility that occurred in Egypt had passed,

New American Bible
When the seven years of abundance enjoyed by the land of Egypt came to an end,

New Revised Standard Version
The seven years of plenty that prevailed in the land of Egypt came to an end;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the seven years of plenty that were in the land of Egypt came to an end.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the seven years of the plenty ended that had come upon the land of Egypt.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the seven years of plenty, that was in the land of Egypt, came to an end.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the seven years of plenty passed away, which were in the land of Egypt.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Famine Begins
53When the seven years of abundance in the land of Egypt came to an end, 54the seven years of famine began, just as Joseph had said. And although there was famine in every country, there was food throughout the land of Egypt.…

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

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

Amos 8:11
Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord GOD, when I will send a famine on the land—not a famine of bread or a thirst for water, but a famine of hearing the words of the LORD.

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.”

Genesis 47:13-15
There was no food, however, in all that region, because the famine was so severe; the lands of Egypt and Canaan had been exhausted by the famine. / Joseph collected all the money to be found in the land of Egypt and the land of Canaan in exchange for the grain they were buying, and he brought it into Pharaoh’s palace. / When the money from the lands of Egypt and Canaan was gone, all the Egyptians came to Joseph and said, “Give us food. Why should we die before your eyes? For our funds have run out!”

Exodus 1:8-11
Then a new king, who did not know Joseph, came to power in Egypt. / “Look,” he said to his people, “the Israelites have become too numerous and too powerful for us. / Come, let us deal shrewdly with them, or they will increase even more; and if a war breaks out, they may join our enemies, fight against us, and leave the country.” ...

Deuteronomy 28:48
you will serve your enemies the LORD will send against you in famine, thirst, nakedness, and destitution. He will place an iron yoke on your neck until He has destroyed you.

1 Kings 17:1-7
Now Elijah the Tishbite, who was among the settlers of Gilead, said to Ahab, “As surely as the LORD, the God of Israel, lives, before whom I stand, there will be neither dew nor rain in these years except at my word!” / Then a revelation from the LORD came to Elijah: / “Leave here, turn eastward, and hide yourself by the Brook of Cherith, east of the Jordan. ...

2 Kings 4:38-44
When Elisha returned to Gilgal, there was a famine in the land. As the sons of the prophets were sitting at his feet, he said to his attendant, “Put on the large pot and boil some stew for the sons of the prophets.” / One of them went out to the field to gather herbs, and he found a wild vine from which he gathered as many wild gourds as his garment could hold. Then he came back and cut them up into the pot of stew, though no one knew what they were. / And they poured it out for the men to eat, but when they tasted the stew they cried out, “There is death in the pot, O man of God!” And they could not eat it. ...

Matthew 24:7
Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places.

Luke 4:25
But I tell you truthfully that there were many widows in Israel in the time of Elijah, when the sky was shut for three and a half years and great famine swept over all the land.

Luke 15:14
After he had spent all he had, a severe famine swept through that country, and he began to be in need.

Acts 11:28
One of them named Agabus stood up and predicted through the Spirit that a great famine would sweep across the whole world. (This happened under Claudius.)

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.”

Job 5:20
In famine He will redeem you from death, and in battle from the stroke of the sword.


Treasury of Scripture

And the seven years of plenty, that was in the land of Egypt, were ended.

A.

Genesis 41:29-31
Behold, there come seven years of great plenty throughout all the land of Egypt: …

Psalm 73:20
As a dream when one awaketh; so, O Lord, when thou awakest, thou shalt despise their image.

Luke 16:25
But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented.

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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.














When the seven years
The phrase "seven years" is significant in biblical numerology, where the number seven often symbolizes completeness or divine perfection. In the context of Joseph's story, these seven years of abundance were a complete cycle ordained by God, fulfilling the dream He had given to Pharaoh. This period was a time of preparation, a divine provision for what was to come. It reminds us of God's sovereignty and His ability to orchestrate events according to His perfect plan.

of abundance
The Hebrew word for "abundance" here is "שָׂבָע" (sava), which conveys a sense of fullness and satisfaction. This abundance was not merely a surplus but a divine blessing that ensured the survival of many. It reflects God's provision and His ability to bless His people abundantly. In a spiritual sense, it reminds believers that God provides for His people, often in ways that exceed human expectations.

in the land of Egypt
Egypt, in the biblical narrative, often represents a place of both refuge and trial. Historically, Egypt was a powerful and prosperous nation, known for its advanced civilization and fertile land, particularly the Nile Delta. In this context, Egypt becomes a stage for God's unfolding plan, where He uses Joseph to preserve not only the Egyptians but also the surrounding nations, including his own family. This highlights God's providence and His ability to use any nation or circumstance to fulfill His purposes.

came to an end
The phrase "came to an end" signifies the transition from a period of plenty to a time of need, as foretold in Pharaoh's dream. It underscores the temporal nature of earthly abundance and the importance of wise stewardship. Joseph's foresight and God-given wisdom during the years of plenty ensured that Egypt was prepared for the years of famine. This serves as a reminder of the importance of heeding God's warnings and preparing for future challenges with faith and diligence.

Verses 53, 54. - And the seven years of plenteousness, that was in the land of Egypt, were ended. And the seven years of dearth began to come, - the most complete parallel to Joseph's famine was that which occurred in A.D. -1071, in the reign of Fatimee Khaleefeh, El-Mustansir-bilh, when the people ate corpses and animals that died of themselves; when a dog was sold for five, a cat for three, and a bushel of wheat for twenty, deenars (vide Smith's 'Bib. Dict.,' art. Famine) - according as Joseph had said (thus confirming Joseph's character as a prophet): and the dearth was in all lands; - i.e. in all the adjoining countries, and notably in Palestine (vide Genesis 42:1, 2) - but in all the land of Egypt there was bread.

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

years
שְׁנֵ֣י (šə·nê)
Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 8141: A year

of abundance
הַשָּׂבָ֑ע (haś·śā·ḇā‘)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7647: Plenty, satiety

in Egypt
מִצְרָֽיִם׃ (miṣ·rā·yim)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 4714: Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa

came to an end,
וַתִּכְלֶ֕ינָה (wat·tiḵ·le·nāh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine plural
Strong's 3615: To be complete, at an end, finished, accomplished, or spent


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