King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
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;
Complete Jewish Bible:
but afterwards, there will come seven years of famine; and Egypt will forget all the abundance. The famine will consume the land,
Berean Standard Bible:
but seven years of famine will follow them. Then all the abundance in the land of Egypt will be forgotten, and the famine will devastate the land.
American Standard Version:
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;
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And there shall arise{H6965} after them{H310} seven{H7651} years{H8141} of famine{H7458}; and all the plenty{H7647} shall be forgotten{H7911} in the land{H776} of Egypt{H4714}; and the famine{H7458} shall consume{H3615} the land{H776};
Cross-References (KJV):
Genesis 47:13
- ¶ And [there was] no bread in all the land; for the famine [was] very sore, so that the land of Egypt and [all] the land of Canaan fainted by reason of the famine.
Genesis 41:54
- And the seven years of dearth began to come, according as Joseph had said: and the dearth was in all lands; but in all the land of Egypt there was bread.
Psalms 105:16
- Moreover he called for a famine upon the land: he brake the whole staff of bread.
James 5:17
- Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months.
Proverbs 31:7
- Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more.
Genesis 41:56
- And the famine was over all the face of the earth: And Joseph opened all the storehouses, and sold unto the Egyptians; and the famine waxed sore in the land of Egypt.
2 Kings 8:1
- ¶ Then spake Elisha unto the woman, whose son he had restored to life, saying, Arise, and go thou and thine household, and sojourn wheresoever thou canst sojourn: for the LORD hath called for a famine; and it shall also come upon the land seven years.
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Commentary for Genesis 41:30
Genesis 41:30 is part of the narrative concerning Joseph in Egypt. The verse is set within the larger context of Joseph's interpretation of Pharaoh's dreams, which feature seven fat cows eaten by seven lean cows, and seven plump ears of grain consumed by seven thin ears. This verse encapsulates the key theme of divine foresight and providence, as Joseph, with God's guidance, foretells a period of seven years of abundant harvests in Egypt, followed by seven years of severe famine.
The historical context of this verse is the period when Joseph, sold into slavery by his brothers, has risen to a position of power in Egypt due to his ability to interpret dreams and his wise management. The prediction of the seven years of famine sets the stage for Joseph's subsequent elevation to Pharaoh's right-hand man, where he will oversee the storage of grain during the plentiful years and its distribution during the famine, ultimately saving Egypt and the surrounding regions from starvation.
The themes of this verse include:
1. **Divine Providence**: God's plan for Joseph and the nation of Egypt is unfolding, demonstrating God's oversight of human history.
2. **Wisdom and Interpretation**: Joseph's God-given wisdom allows him to interpret the dreams correctly and make strategic plans.
3. **Foresight and Preparedness**: The warning of the impending famine underscores the importance of preparing for future hardships.
4. **Environmental and Economic Cycles**: The natural cycle of abundance followed by scarcity has profound economic implications, which are managed through Joseph's policies.
5. **Salvation and Preservation**: Joseph's actions not only save Egypt but also set the stage for the preservation of the Israelite people, as the famine will eventually bring Joseph's family to Egypt.
This verse is pivotal in the narrative of Joseph and the Israelites, highlighting themes of God's sovereignty, the importance of wisdom and foresight, and the interconnectedness of human actions and divine plans.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H6965
There are 596 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קוּם
Transliteration: qûwm
Pronunciation: koom
Description: a primitive root; to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative); abide, accomplish, [idiom] be clearer, confirm, continue, decree, [idiom] be dim, endure, [idiom] enemy, enjoin, get up, make good, help, hold, (help to) lift up (again), make, [idiom] but newly, ordain, perform, pitch, raise (up), rear (up), remain, (a-) rise (up) (again, against), rouse up, set (up), (e-) stablish, (make to) stand (up), stir up, strengthen, succeed, (as-, make) sure(-ly), (be) up(-hold, -rising). - Strong's Number: H310
There are 766 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אַחַר
Transliteration: ʼachar
Pronunciation: akh-ar'
Description: from אָחַר; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses); after (that, -ward), again, at, away from, back (from, -side), behind, beside, by, follow (after, -ing), forasmuch, from, hereafter, hinder end, [phrase] out (over) live, [phrase] persecute, posterity, pursuing, remnant, seeing, since, thence(-forth), when, with. - Strong's Number: H7651
There are 345 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שֶׁבַע
Transliteration: shebaʻ
Pronunciation: sheh'-bah
Description: or (masculine) (שִׁבְעָה); from שָׁבַע; a primitive cardinal number; seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number; ([phrase] by) seven(-fold),-s, (-teen, -teenth), -th, times). Compare שִׁבְעָנָה. - Strong's Number: H8141
There are 647 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁנֶה
Transliteration: shâneh
Pronunciation: shaw-neh'
Description: (in plural or (feminine) שָׁנָה; from שָׁנָה; a year (as a revolution of time); [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). - Strong's Number: H7458
There are 88 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רָעָב
Transliteration: râʻâb
Pronunciation: raw-awb'
Description: from רָעֵב; hunger (more or less extensive); dearth, famine, [phrase] famished, hunger. - Strong's Number: H7647
There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׂבָע
Transliteration: sâbâʻ
Pronunciation: saw-baw'
Description: from שָׂבַע; copiousness; abundance, plenteous(-ness, -ly). - Strong's Number: H7911
There are 95 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁכַח
Transliteration: shâkach
Pronunciation: shaw-kakh'
Description: or שָׁכֵחַ; a primitive root; to mislay, i.e. to be oblivious of, from want of memory or attention; [idiom] at all, (cause to) forget. - Strong's Number: H776
There are 2739 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶרֶץ
Transliteration: ʼerets
Pronunciation: eh'-rets
Description: from an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth (at large, or partitively a land); [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. - Strong's Number: H4714
There are 602 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִצְרַיִם
Transliteration: Mitsrayim
Pronunciation: mits-rah'-yim
Description: dual of מָצוֹר; Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt; Egypt, Egyptians, Mizraim. - Strong's Number: H3615
There are 200 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כָּלָה
Transliteration: kâlâh
Pronunciation: kaw-law'
Description: a primitive root; to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitived (to complete, prepare, consume); accomplish, cease, consume (away), determine, destroy (utterly), be (when... were) done, (be an) end (of), expire, (cause to) fail, faint, finish, fulfil, [idiom] fully, [idiom] have, leave (off), long, bring to pass, wholly reap, make clean riddance, spend, quite take away, waste.