1 And it came to pass at the end of two full years, that Pharaoh dreamed: and, behold, he stood by the river.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And it came to pass at the end H7093 (קֵץ) — an extremity; adverbially (with prepositional prefix) after
- of two full H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- that Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- dreamed H2492 (חָלַם) — properly, to bind firmly, i.e. (by implication) to be (causatively to make) plump; also (through the figurative sense of dumbness) to dream
- and, behold, he stood H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- by the river H2975 (יְאֹר) — a channel, e.g. a fosse, canal, shaft; specifically the Nile, as the one river of Egypt, including its collateral trenches; also the Tigris, as the main river o…
2 And, behold, there came up out of the river seven kine, well-favored and fat-fleshed; and they fed in the reed-grass.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And, behold, there came up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- out of the river H2975 (יְאֹר) — a channel, e.g. a fosse, canal, shaft; specifically the Nile, as the one river of Egypt, including its collateral trenches; also the Tigris, as the main river o…
- seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- well H3303 (יָפֶה) — beautiful (literally or figuratively)
- favoured H4758 (מַרְאֶה) — a view (the act of seeing); also an appearance (the thing seen), whether (real) a shape (especially if handsome, comeliness; often plural the looks), or (mental…
- kine H6510 (פָּרָה) — a heifer
- and fatfleshed H1320 (בָּשָׂר) — flesh (from its freshness); by extension, body, person; also (by euphemistically) the pudenda of a man
- and fatfleshed H1277 (בָּרִיא) — fatted or plump
- and they fed H7462 (רָעָה) — to tend a flock; i.e. pasture it; intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule; by extension, to associate with (as a friend)
- in a meadow H260 (אָחוּ) — a bulrush or any marshy grass (particularly that along the Nile)
3 And, behold, seven other kine came up after them out of the river, ill-favored and lean-fleshed, and stood by the other kine upon the brink of the river.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And, behold, seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- other H312 (אַחֵר) — properly, hinder; generally, next, other, etc.
- kine H6510 (פָּרָה) — a heifer
- came up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- after them H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- out of the river H2975 (יְאֹר) — a channel, e.g. a fosse, canal, shaft; specifically the Nile, as the one river of Egypt, including its collateral trenches; also the Tigris, as the main river o…
- ill H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- favoured H4758 (מַרְאֶה) — a view (the act of seeing); also an appearance (the thing seen), whether (real) a shape (especially if handsome, comeliness; often plural the looks), or (mental…
- and leanfleshed H1320 (בָּשָׂר) — flesh (from its freshness); by extension, body, person; also (by euphemistically) the pudenda of a man
- and leanfleshed H1851 (דַּק) — crushed, i.e. (by implication) small or thin
- and stood H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- by H681 (אֵצֶל) — a side; (as a preposition) near
- upon the brink H8193 (שָׂפָה) — the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)
- of the river H2975 (יְאֹר) — a channel, e.g. a fosse, canal, shaft; specifically the Nile, as the one river of Egypt, including its collateral trenches; also the Tigris, as the main river o…
4 And the ill-favored and lean-fleshed kine did eat up the seven well-favored and fat kine. So Pharaoh awoke.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the ill H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- favoured H4758 (מַרְאֶה) — a view (the act of seeing); also an appearance (the thing seen), whether (real) a shape (especially if handsome, comeliness; often plural the looks), or (mental…
- and leanfleshed H1320 (בָּשָׂר) — flesh (from its freshness); by extension, body, person; also (by euphemistically) the pudenda of a man
- and leanfleshed H1851 (דַּק) — crushed, i.e. (by implication) small or thin
- kine H6510 (פָּרָה) — a heifer
- did eat up H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
- the seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- well H3303 (יָפֶה) — beautiful (literally or figuratively)
- and fat H1277 (בָּרִיא) — fatted or plump
- So Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- awoke H3364 (יָקַץ) — to awake (intransitive)
5 And he slept and dreamed a second time: and, behold, seven ears of grain came up upon one stalk, rank and good.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he slept H3462 (יָשֵׁן) — properly, to be slack or languid, i.e. (by implication) sleep (figuratively, to die); also to grow old, stale or inveterate
- and dreamed H2492 (חָלַם) — properly, to bind firmly, i.e. (by implication) to be (causatively to make) plump; also (through the figurative sense of dumbness) to dream
- the second time H8145 (שֵׁנִי) — properly, double, i.e. second; also adverbially, again
- and, behold, seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- heads of grain H7641 (שִׁבֹּל) — a stream (as flowing); also an ear of grain (as growing out); by analogy, a branch
- came up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- upon one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- stalk H7070 (קָנֶה) — a reed (as erect); by resemblance a rod (especially for measuring), shaft, tube, stem, the radius (of the arm), beam (of a steelyard)
- rank H1277 (בָּרִיא) — fatted or plump
- and good H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
6 And, behold, seven ears, thin and blasted with the east wind, sprung up after them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And, behold, seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- thin H1851 (דַּק) — crushed, i.e. (by implication) small or thin
- heads H7641 (שִׁבֹּל) — a stream (as flowing); also an ear of grain (as growing out); by analogy, a branch
- and blasted H7710 (שָׁדַף) — to scorch
- with the east wind H6921 (קָדִים) — the fore or front part; hence (by orientation) the East (often adverbially, eastward, for brevity the east wind)
- sprung up H6779 (צָמַח) — to sprout (transitive or intransitive, literal or figurative)
- after them H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
7 And the thin ears swallowed up the seven rank and full ears. And Pharaoh awoke, and, behold, it was a dream.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the seven thin H1851 (דַּק) — crushed, i.e. (by implication) small or thin
- heads H7641 (שִׁבֹּל) — a stream (as flowing); also an ear of grain (as growing out); by analogy, a branch
- devoured H1104 (בָּלַע) — to make away with (specifically by swallowing); generally, to destroy
- the seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- rank H1277 (בָּרִיא) — fatted or plump
- and full H4392 (מָלֵא) — full (literally or figuratively) or filling (literally); also (concretely) fulness; adverbially, fully
- And Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- awoke H3364 (יָקַץ) — to awake (intransitive)
- a dream H2472 (חֲלוֹם) — a dream
8 And it came to pass in the morning that his spirit was troubled; and he sent and called for all the magicians of Egypt, and all the wise men thereof: and Pharaoh told them his dream; but there was none that could interpret them unto Pharaoh.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And it came to pass in the morning H1242 (בֹּקֶר) — properly, dawn (as the break of day); generally, morning
- that his spirit H7307 (רוּחַ) — wind; by resemblance breath, i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the sky; by re…
- was troubled H6470 (פָּעַם) — to tap, i.e. beat regularly; hence (generally) to impel or agitate
- and he sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- and called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- for all the magicians H2748 (חַרְטֹם) — a horoscopist (as drawing magical lines or circles)
- of Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- and all the wise men H2450 (חָכָם) — wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)
- thereof: and Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- told H5608 (סָפַר) — properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e. (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e. celebrate
- them his dream H2472 (חֲלוֹם) — a dream
- none that could interpret H6622 (פָּתַר) — to open up, i.e. (figuratively) interpret (a dream)
- them unto Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
9 Then spake the chief butler unto Pharaoh, saying, I do remember my faults this day:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then spake H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- the chief H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- butler H8248 (שָׁקָה) — to quaff, i.e. (causatively) to irrigate or furnish a potion to
- unto Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- I do remember H2142 (זָכַר) — properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e. to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male
- my faults H2399 (חֵטְא) — a crime or its penalty
- this day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
10 Pharaoh was wroth with his servants, and put me in ward in the house of the captain of the guard, me and the chief baker:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- was wroth H7107 (קָצַף) — to crack off, i.e. (figuratively) burst out in rage
- with his servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- and put H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- me in ward H4929 (מִשְׁמָר) — a guard (the man, the post or the prison); a deposit (figuratively); also (as observed) a usage (abstractly), or an example (concretely)
- in the captain H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- of the guard’s H2876 (טַבָּח) — properly, a butcher; hence, a lifeguardsman (because he was acting as an executioner); also a cook (usually slaughtering the animal for food)
- house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- me and the chief H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- baker H644 (אָפָה) — to cook, especially to bake
11 and we dreamed a dream in one night, I and he; we dreamed each man according to the interpretation of his dream.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And we dreamed H2492 (חָלַם) — properly, to bind firmly, i.e. (by implication) to be (causatively to make) plump; also (through the figurative sense of dumbness) to dream
- a dream H2472 (חֲלוֹם) — a dream
- in one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- night H3915 (לַיִל) — properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e. night; figuratively, adversity
- I and he; we dreamed H2492 (חָלַם) — properly, to bind firmly, i.e. (by implication) to be (causatively to make) plump; also (through the figurative sense of dumbness) to dream
- each man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- according to the interpretation H6623 (פִּתְרוֹן) — interpretation (of a dream)
- of his dream H2472 (חֲלוֹם) — a dream
12 And there was with us there a young man, a Hebrew, servant to the captain of the guard; and we told him, and he interpreted to us our dreams; to each man according to his dream he did interpret.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- there with us a young man H5288 (נַעַר) — (concretely) a boy (as active), from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also (by interch. of sex), a girl (of similar latitude in age…
- an Hebrew H5680 (עִבְרִי) — an Eberite (i.e. Hebrew) or descendant of Eber
- servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- to the captain H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- of the guard H2876 (טַבָּח) — properly, a butcher; hence, a lifeguardsman (because he was acting as an executioner); also a cook (usually slaughtering the animal for food)
- and we told H5608 (סָפַר) — properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e. (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e. celebrate
- him, and he interpreted H6622 (פָּתַר) — to open up, i.e. (figuratively) interpret (a dream)
- to us our dreams H2472 (חֲלוֹם) — a dream
- to each man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- according to his dream H2472 (חֲלוֹם) — a dream
- he did interpret H6622 (פָּתַר) — to open up, i.e. (figuratively) interpret (a dream)
13 And it came to pass, as he interpreted to us, so it was; me he restored unto mine office, and him he hanged.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And it came to pass, as he interpreted H6622 (פָּתַר) — to open up, i.e. (figuratively) interpret (a dream)
- to us, so it was; me he restored H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- unto mine office H3653 (כֵּן) — a stand, i.e. pedestal or station
- and him he hanged H8518 (תָּלָה) — to suspend (especially to gibbet)
14 Then Pharaoh sent and called Joseph, and they brought him hastily out of the dungeon: and he shaved himself, and changed his raiment, and came in unto Pharaoh.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- and called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- Joseph H3130 (יוֹסֵף) — Joseph, the name of seven Israelites
- and they brought him hastily H7323 (רוּץ) — to run (for whatever reason, especially to rush)
- out of the dungeon H953 (בּוֹר) — a pit hole (especially one used as a cistern or a prison)
- and he shaved H1548 (גָּלַח) — properly, to be bald, i.e. (causatively) to shave; figuratively to lay waste
- and changed H2498 (חָלַף) — properly, to slide by, i.e. (by implication) to hasten away, pass on, spring up, pierce or change
- his raiment H8071 (שִׂמְלָה) — a dress, especially a mantle
- and came in H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- unto Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
15 And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, I have dreamed a dream, and there is none that can interpret it: and I have heard say of thee, that when thou hearest a dream thou canst interpret it.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto Joseph H3130 (יוֹסֵף) — Joseph, the name of seven Israelites
- I have dreamed H2492 (חָלַם) — properly, to bind firmly, i.e. (by implication) to be (causatively to make) plump; also (through the figurative sense of dumbness) to dream
- a dream H2472 (חֲלוֹם) — a dream
- none that can interpret H6622 (פָּתַר) — to open up, i.e. (figuratively) interpret (a dream)
- it: and I have heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- thou canst understand H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- to interpret H6622 (פָּתַר) — to open up, i.e. (figuratively) interpret (a dream)
16 And Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, It is not in me: God will give Pharaoh an answer of peace.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Joseph H3130 (יוֹסֵף) — Joseph, the name of seven Israelites
- answered H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
- Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- not in me H1107 (בִּלְעֲדֵי) — except, without, besides
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- shall give H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
- an answer H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
- of peace H7965 (שָׁלוֹם) — safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace
17 And Pharaoh spake unto Joseph, In my dream, behold, I stood upon the brink of the river:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- said H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- unto Joseph H3130 (יוֹסֵף) — Joseph, the name of seven Israelites
- In my dream H2472 (חֲלוֹם) — a dream
- behold, I stood H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- upon the bank H8193 (שָׂפָה) — the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)
- of the river H2975 (יְאֹר) — a channel, e.g. a fosse, canal, shaft; specifically the Nile, as the one river of Egypt, including its collateral trenches; also the Tigris, as the main river o…
18 and, behold, there came up out of the river seven kine, fat-fleshed and well-favored: and they fed in the reed-grass:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And, behold, there came up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- out of the river H2975 (יְאֹר) — a channel, e.g. a fosse, canal, shaft; specifically the Nile, as the one river of Egypt, including its collateral trenches; also the Tigris, as the main river o…
- seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- kine H6510 (פָּרָה) — a heifer
- fatfleshed H1320 (בָּשָׂר) — flesh (from its freshness); by extension, body, person; also (by euphemistically) the pudenda of a man
- fatfleshed H1277 (בָּרִיא) — fatted or plump
- and well H3303 (יָפֶה) — beautiful (literally or figuratively)
- favoured H8389 (תֹּאַר) — outline, i.e. figure or appearance
- and they fed H7462 (רָעָה) — to tend a flock; i.e. pasture it; intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule; by extension, to associate with (as a friend)
- in a meadow H260 (אָחוּ) — a bulrush or any marshy grass (particularly that along the Nile)
19 and, behold, seven other kine came up after them, poor and very ill-favored and lean-fleshed, such as I never saw in all the land of Egypt for badness:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And, behold, seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- other H312 (אַחֵר) — properly, hinder; generally, next, other, etc.
- kine H6510 (פָּרָה) — a heifer
- came up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- after them H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- poor H1803 (דַּלָּה) — properly, something dangling, i.e. a loose thread or hair; figuratively, indigent
- and very H3966 (מְאֹד) — properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlativ…
- ill H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- favoured H8389 (תֹּאַר) — outline, i.e. figure or appearance
- and leanfleshed H1320 (בָּשָׂר) — flesh (from its freshness); by extension, body, person; also (by euphemistically) the pudenda of a man
- and leanfleshed H7534 (רַק) — emaciated (as if flattened out)
- such H2007 (הֵנָּה) — themselves (often used emphatic for the copula, also in indirect relation)
- as I never H3808 (לֹא) — not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
- saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- in all the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- for badness H7455 (רֹעַ) — badness (as marring), physically or morally
20 and the lean and ill-favored kine did eat up the first seven fat kine:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the lean H7534 (רַק) — emaciated (as if flattened out)
- and the ill favoured H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- kine H6510 (פָּרָה) — a heifer
- did eat up H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
- the first H7223 (רִאשׁוֹן) — first, in place, time or rank (as adjective or noun)
- seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- fat H1277 (בָּרִיא) — fatted or plump
21 and when they had eaten them up, it could not be known that they had eaten them; but they were still ill-favored, as at the beginning. So I awoke.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And when they had eaten them up H7130 (קֶרֶב) — properly, the nearest part, i.e. the center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial (especially with preposition)
- And when they had eaten them up H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- it could not be known H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- that they had eaten them H7130 (קֶרֶב) — properly, the nearest part, i.e. the center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial (especially with preposition)
- that they had eaten them H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- still H4758 (מַרְאֶה) — a view (the act of seeing); also an appearance (the thing seen), whether (real) a shape (especially if handsome, comeliness; often plural the looks), or (mental…
- ill favoured H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- as at the beginning H8462 (תְּחִלָּה) — a commencement; relatively original (adverb, -ly)
- So I awoke H3364 (יָקַץ) — to awake (intransitive)
22 And I saw in my dream, and, behold, seven ears came up upon one stalk, full and good:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And I saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- in my dream H2472 (חֲלוֹם) — a dream
- and, behold, seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- heads H7641 (שִׁבֹּל) — a stream (as flowing); also an ear of grain (as growing out); by analogy, a branch
- came up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- in one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- stalk H7070 (קָנֶה) — a reed (as erect); by resemblance a rod (especially for measuring), shaft, tube, stem, the radius (of the arm), beam (of a steelyard)
- full H4392 (מָלֵא) — full (literally or figuratively) or filling (literally); also (concretely) fulness; adverbially, fully
- and good H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
23 and, behold, seven ears, withered, thin, and blasted with the east wind, sprung up after them:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And, behold, seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- heads H7641 (שִׁבֹּל) — a stream (as flowing); also an ear of grain (as growing out); by analogy, a branch
- withered H6798 (צָנַם) — to blast or shrink
- thin H1851 (דַּק) — crushed, i.e. (by implication) small or thin
- blasted H7710 (שָׁדַף) — to scorch
- with the east wind H6921 (קָדִים) — the fore or front part; hence (by orientation) the East (often adverbially, eastward, for brevity the east wind)
- sprung up H6779 (צָמַח) — to sprout (transitive or intransitive, literal or figurative)
- after them H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
24 and the thin ears swallowed up the seven good ears: and I told it unto the magicians; but there was none that could declare it to me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the thin H1851 (דַּק) — crushed, i.e. (by implication) small or thin
- heads H7641 (שִׁבֹּל) — a stream (as flowing); also an ear of grain (as growing out); by analogy, a branch
- devoured H1104 (בָּלַע) — to make away with (specifically by swallowing); generally, to destroy
- the seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- good H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- and I told H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto the magicians H2748 (חַרְטֹם) — a horoscopist (as drawing magical lines or circles)
- none that could declare H5046 (נָגַד) — properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present…
25 And Joseph said unto Pharaoh, The dream of Pharaoh is one: what God is about to do he hath declared unto Pharaoh.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Joseph H3130 (יוֹסֵף) — Joseph, the name of seven Israelites
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- The dream H2472 (חֲלוֹם) — a dream
- of Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- hath shewed H5046 (נָגַד) — properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present…
- Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- about to do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
26 The seven good kine are seven years; and the seven good ears are seven years: the dream is one.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- good H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- kine H6510 (פָּרָה) — a heifer
- seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- and the seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- heads H7641 (שִׁבֹּל) — a stream (as flowing); also an ear of grain (as growing out); by analogy, a branch
- the dream H2472 (חֲלוֹם) — a dream
- one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
27 And the seven lean and ill-favored kine that came up after them are seven years, and also the seven empty ears blasted with the east wind; they shall be seven years of famine.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- thin H7534 (רַק) — emaciated (as if flattened out)
- and ill favoured H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- kine H6510 (פָּרָה) — a heifer
- that came up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- after them H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- empty H7386 (רֵיק) — empty; figuratively, worthless
- heads H7641 (שִׁבֹּל) — a stream (as flowing); also an ear of grain (as growing out); by analogy, a branch
- blasted H7710 (שָׁדַף) — to scorch
- with the east wind H6921 (קָדִים) — the fore or front part; hence (by orientation) the East (often adverbially, eastward, for brevity the east wind)
- shall be seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- of famine H7458 (רָעָב) — hunger (more or less extensive)
28 That is the thing which I spake unto Pharaoh: what God is about to do he hath showed unto Pharaoh.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- the thing H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- which I have spoken H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- unto Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- What God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- about to do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- he sheweth H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
29 Behold, there come seven years of great plenty throughout all the land of Egypt:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Behold, there come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- of great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- plenty H7647 (שָׂבָע) — copiousness
- throughout all the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
30 and there shall arise after them seven years of famine; and all the plenty shall be forgotten in the land of Egypt; and the famine shall consume the land;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And there shall arise H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- after them H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- of famine H7458 (רָעָב) — hunger (more or less extensive)
- and all the plenty H7647 (שָׂבָע) — copiousness
- shall be forgotten H7911 (שָׁכַח) — to mislay, i.e. to be oblivious of, from want of memory or attention
- in the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- and the famine H7458 (רָעָב) — hunger (more or less extensive)
- shall consume H3615 (כָּלָה) — to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitive (to complete, prepare, consume)
- the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
31 and the plenty shall not be known in the land by reason of that famine which followeth; for it shall be very grievous.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the plenty H7647 (שָׂבָע) — copiousness
- shall not be known H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- in the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- by reason H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- of that famine H7458 (רָעָב) — hunger (more or less extensive)
- following H3651 (כֵּן) — properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner, time and…
- following H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- very H3966 (מְאֹד) — properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlativ…
- grievous H3515 (כָּבֵד) — heavy; figuratively in a good sense (numerous) or in a bad sense (severe, difficult, stupid)
32 And for that the dream was doubled unto Pharaoh, it is because the thing is established by God, and God will shortly bring it to pass.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And for that the dream H2472 (חֲלוֹם) — a dream
- was doubled H8138 (שָׁנָה) — to fold, i.e. duplicate (literally or figuratively); by implication, to transmute (transitive or intransitive)
- unto Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- twice H6471 (פַּעַם) — a stroke, literally or figuratively (in various applications, as follow)
- because the thing H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- established H3559 (כּוּן) — properly, to be erect (i.e. stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix, prepare, a…
- by H5973 (עִם) — adverb or preposition, with (i.e. in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then usually un…
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- and God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- will shortly H4116 (מָהַר) — properly, to be liquid or flow easily, i.e. (by implication); to hurry (in a good or a bad sense); often used (with another verb) adverbially, promptly
- bring it to pass H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
33 Now therefore let Pharaoh look out a man discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now therefore let Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- look out H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- a man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- discreet H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- and wise H2450 (חָכָם) — wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)
- and set H7896 (שִׁית) — to place (in a very wide application)
- him over the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
34 Let Pharaoh do this, and let him appoint overseers over the land, and take up the fifth part of the land of Egypt in the seven plenteous years.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Let Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- and let him appoint H6485 (פָּקַד) — to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.
- officers H6496 (פָּקִיד) — a superintendent (civil, military or religious)
- over the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- and take up the fifth part H2567 (חָמַשׁ) — to tax a fifth
- of the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- in the seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- plenteous H7647 (שָׂבָע) — copiousness
- years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
35 And let them gather all the food of these good years that come, and lay up grain under the hand of Pharaoh for food in the cities, and let them keep it.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And let them gather H6908 (קָבַץ) — to grasp, i.e. collect
- all the food H400 (אֹכֶל) — food
- of those good H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- that come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- and lay up H6651 (צָבַר) — to aggregate
- grain H1250 (בָּר) — grain of any kind (even while standing in the field); by extension the open country
- under the hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- of Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- and let them keep H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- food H400 (אֹכֶל) — food
- in the cities H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
36 And the food shall be for a store to the land against the seven years of famine, which shall be in the land of Egypt; that the land perish not through the famine.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And that food H400 (אֹכֶל) — food
- shall be for store H6487 (פִּקָּדוֹן) — a deposit
- to the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- against the seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- of famine H7458 (רָעָב) — hunger (more or less extensive)
- which shall be in the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- that the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- perish H3772 (כָּרַת) — to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e. make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutting flesh a…
- not through the famine H7458 (רָעָב) — hunger (more or less extensive)
37 And the thing was good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of all his servants.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the thing H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- was good H3190 (יָטַב) — to be (causative) make well, literally (sound, beautiful) or figuratively (happy, successful, right)
- in the eyes H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- of Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- and in the eyes H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- of all his servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
38 And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this, a man in whom the spirit of God is?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto his servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- Can we find H4672 (מָצָא) — properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
- as this H2088 (זֶה) — the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that
- a man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- in whom H834 (אֲשֶׁר) — who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.
- the Spirit H7307 (רוּחַ) — wind; by resemblance breath, i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the sky; by re…
- of God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
39 And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath showed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto Joseph H3130 (יוֹסֵף) — Joseph, the name of seven Israelites
- Forasmuch H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- as God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- hath shewed H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- none so discreet H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- and wise H2450 (חָכָם) — wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)
40 thou shalt be over my house, and according unto thy word shall all my people be ruled: only in the throne will I be greater than thou.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thou shalt be H1961 (הָיָה) — to exist, i.e. be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
- over my house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- and according unto thy word H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
- shall all my people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- be ruled H5401 (נָשַׁק) — to kiss, literally or figuratively (touch); also (as a mode of attachment), to equip with weapons
- only in the throne H3678 (כִּסֵּא) — properly, covered, i.e. a throne (as canopied)
- will I be greater H1431 (גָּדַל) — to be (causatively make) large (in various senses, as in body, mind, estate or honor, also in pride)
41 And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, See, I have set thee over all the land of Egypt.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto Joseph H3130 (יוֹסֵף) — Joseph, the name of seven Israelites
- See H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- I have set H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- thee over all the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
42 And Pharaoh took off his signet ring from his hand, and put it upon Joseph’s hand, and arrayed him in vestures of fine linen, and put a gold chain about his neck;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- took off H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
- his ring H2885 (טַבַּעַת) — properly, a seal (as sunk into the wax), i.e. signet (for sealing); hence (generally) a ring of any kind
- from his hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- and put H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- it upon Joseph’s H3130 (יוֹסֵף) — Joseph, the name of seven Israelites
- hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- and arrayed H3847 (לָבַשׁ) — properly, wrap around, i.e. (by implication) to put on a garment or clothe (oneself, or another), literally or figuratively
- him in vestures H899 (בֶּגֶד) — a covering, i.e. clothing; also treachery or pillage
- of fine linen H8336 (שֵׁשׁ) — bleached stuff, i.e. white linen or (by analogy) marble
- and put H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- a gold H2091 (זָהָב) — gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
- chain H7242 (רָבִיד) — a collar (as spread around the neck)
- about his neck H6677 (צַוָּאר) — the back of the neck (as that on which burdens are bound)
43 and he made him to ride in the second chariot which he had; and they cried before him, Bow the knee: and he set him over all the land of Egypt.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he made him to ride H7392 (רָכַב) — to ride (on an animal or in a vehicle); causatively, to place upon (for riding or generally), to despatch
- in the second H4932 (מִשְׁנֶה) — properly, a repetition, i.e. a duplicate (copy of a document), or a double (in amount); by implication, a second (in order, rank, age, quality or location)
- chariot H4818 (מֶרְכָּבָה) — a chariot
- which he had; and they cried H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- before him H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- Bow the knee H86 (אַבְרֵךְ) — kneel
- and he made H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- over all the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
44 And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, I am Pharaoh, and without thee shall no man lift up his hand or his foot in all the land of Egypt.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto Joseph H3130 (יוֹסֵף) — Joseph, the name of seven Israelites
- Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- and without H1107 (בִּלְעֲדֵי) — except, without, besides
- thee shall no man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- lift up H7311 (רוּם) — to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
- his hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- or foot H7272 (רֶגֶל) — a foot (as used in walking); by implication, a step; by euphemistically the pudenda
- in all the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
45 And Pharaoh called Joseph’s name Zaphenath-paneah; and he gave him to wife Asenath, the daughter of Poti-phera priest of On. And Joseph went out over the land of Egypt.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- Joseph’s H3130 (יוֹסֵף) — Joseph, the name of seven Israelites
- name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- Zaphnath–paaneah H6847 (צׇפְנַת פַּעְנֵחַ) — Tsophnath-Paneach, Joseph's Egyptian name
- and he gave H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- him to wife H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- Asenath H621 (אָסְנַת) — Asenath, the wife of Joseph
- the daughter H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
- of Poti–pherah H6319 (פּוֹטִי פֶרַע) — Poti-Phera, an Egyptian
- priest H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- of On H204 (אוֹן) — On, a city of Egypt
- And Joseph H3130 (יוֹסֵף) — Joseph, the name of seven Israelites
- went out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
46 And Joseph was thirty years old when he stood before Pharaoh king of Egypt. And Joseph went out from the presence of Pharaoh, and went throughout all the land of Egypt.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Joseph H3130 (יוֹסֵף) — Joseph, the name of seven Israelites
- thirty H7970 (שְׁלוֹשִׁים) — thirty; or (ordinal) thirtieth
- years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- old H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- when he stood H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- went out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- from the presence H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- of Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- and went throughout H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- all the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
47 And in the seven plenteous years the earth brought forth by handfuls.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And in the seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- plenteous H7647 (שָׂבָע) — copiousness
- years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- brought forth H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- by handfuls H7062 (קֹמֶץ) — a grasp, i.e. handful
48 And he gathered up all the food of the seven years which were in the land of Egypt, and laid up the food in the cities: the food of the field, which was round about every city, laid he up in the same.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he gathered up H6908 (קָבַץ) — to grasp, i.e. collect
- all the food H400 (אֹכֶל) — food
- of the seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- which were in the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- and laid up H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- the food H400 (אֹכֶל) — food
- in the cities H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- of the field H7704 (שָׂדֶה) — a field (as flat)
- round about H5439 (סָבִיב) — (as noun) a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly (as adverb, with or without preposition) around
- every city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- laid he up H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- in the same H8432 (תָּוֶךְ) — a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre
49 And Joseph laid up grain as the sand of the sea, very much, until he left off numbering; for it was without number.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Joseph H3130 (יוֹסֵף) — Joseph, the name of seven Israelites
- gathered H6651 (צָבַר) — to aggregate
- grain H1250 (בָּר) — grain of any kind (even while standing in the field); by extension the open country
- as the sand H2344 (חוֹל) — sand (as round or whirling particles)
- of the sea H3220 (יָם) — a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes a large river, or an artifical basin…
- very H3966 (מְאֹד) — properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlativ…
- much H7235 (רָבָה) — to increase (in whatever respect)
- until he left H2308 (חָדַל) — properly, to be flabby, i.e. (by implication) desist; (figuratively) be lacking or idle
- numbering H5608 (סָפַר) — properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e. (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e. celebrate
- without H369 (אַיִן) — a nonentity; generally used as a negative particle
- number H4557 (מִסְפָּר) — a number, definite (arithmetical) or indefinite (large, innumerable; small, a few); also (abstractly) narration
50 And unto Joseph were born two sons before the year of famine came, whom Asenath, the daughter of Poti-phera priest of On, bare unto him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And unto Joseph H3130 (יוֹסֵף) — Joseph, the name of seven Israelites
- were born H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
- two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
- sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- before the years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- of famine H7458 (רָעָב) — hunger (more or less extensive)
- came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- which Asenath H621 (אָסְנַת) — Asenath, the wife of Joseph
- the daughter H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
- of Poti–pherah H6319 (פּוֹטִי פֶרַע) — Poti-Phera, an Egyptian
- priest H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- of On H204 (אוֹן) — On, a city of Egypt
- bare H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
51 And Joseph called the name of the first-born Manasseh: For, said he, God hath made me forget all my toil, and all my father’s house.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Joseph H3130 (יוֹסֵף) — Joseph, the name of seven Israelites
- called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- the name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- of the firstborn H1060 (בְּכוֹר) — first-born; hence, chief
- Manasseh H4519 (מְנַשֶּׁה) — Menashsheh, a grandson of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
- For God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- hath made me forget H5382 (נָשָׁה) — to forget; figuratively, to neglect; causatively, to remit, remove
- all my toil H5999 (עָמָל) — toil, i.e. wearing effort; hence, worry, whether of body or mind
- and all my father’s H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
52 And the name of the second called he Ephraim: For God hath made me fruitful in the land of my affliction.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- of the second H8145 (שֵׁנִי) — properly, double, i.e. second; also adverbially, again
- called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- he Ephraim H669 (אֶפְרַיִם) — Ephrajim, a son of Joseph; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
- For God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- hath caused me to be fruitful H6509 (פָּרָה) — to bear fruit (literally or figuratively)
- in the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of my affliction H6040 (עֳנִי) — depression, i.e. misery
53 And the seven years of plenty, that was in the land of Egypt, came to an end.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- of plenteousness H7647 (שָׂבָע) — copiousness
- that was in the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- were ended H3615 (כָּלָה) — to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitive (to complete, prepare, consume)
54 And the seven years of famine began to come, according as Joseph had said: and there was famine in all lands; but in all the land of Egypt there was bread.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- of dearth H7458 (רָעָב) — hunger (more or less extensive)
- began H2490 (חָלַל) — properly, to bore, i.e. (by implication) to wound, to dissolve; figuratively, to profane (a person, place or thing), to break (one's word), to begin (as if by a…
- to come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- according as Joseph H3130 (יוֹסֵף) — Joseph, the name of seven Israelites
- had said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- and the dearth H7458 (רָעָב) — hunger (more or less extensive)
- was in all lands H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- but in all the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- there was bread H3899 (לֶחֶם) — food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)
55 And when all the land of Egypt was famished, the people cried to Pharaoh for bread: and Pharaoh said unto all the Egyptians, Go unto Joseph; what he saith to you, do.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And when all the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- was famished H7456 (רָעֵב) — to hunger
- the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- cried H6817 (צָעַק) — to shriek; (by implication) to proclaim (an assembly)
- to Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- for bread H3899 (לֶחֶם) — food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)
- and Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto all the Egyptians H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- Go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- unto Joseph H3130 (יוֹסֵף) — Joseph, the name of seven Israelites
- what he saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- to you, do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
56 And the famine was over all the face of the earth: and Joseph opened all the store-houses, and sold unto the Egyptians; and the famine was sore in the land of Egypt.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the famine H7458 (רָעָב) — hunger (more or less extensive)
- was over all the face H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- of the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- And Joseph H3130 (יוֹסֵף) — Joseph, the name of seven Israelites
- opened H6605 (פָּתַח) — to open wide (literally or figuratively); specifically, to loosen, begin, plough, carve
- all the storehouses, and sold H7666 (שָׁבַר) — to deal in grain
- unto the Egyptians H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- waxed sore H2388 (חָזַק) — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conque…
- in the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
57 And all countries came into Egypt to Joseph to buy grain, because the famine was sore in all the earth.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And all countries H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- into Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- to Joseph H3130 (יוֹסֵף) — Joseph, the name of seven Israelites
- for to buy H7666 (שָׁבַר) — to deal in grain
- because that the famine H7458 (רָעָב) — hunger (more or less extensive)
- sore H2388 (חָזַק) — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conque…
- in all lands H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)