King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And, behold, seven thin ears and blasted with the east wind sprung up after them.
Complete Jewish Bible:
After them, seven ears, thin and blasted by the east wind, sprang up.
Berean Standard Bible:
After them, seven other heads of grain sprouted, thin and scorched by the east wind.
American Standard Version:
And, behold, seven ears, thin and blasted with the east wind, sprung up after them.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And, behold, seven{H7651} thin{H1851} ears{H7641} and blasted{H7710} with the east wind{H6921} sprung up{H6779} after them{H310}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Ezekiel 17:10
- Yea, behold, [being] planted, shall it prosper? shall it not utterly wither, when the east wind toucheth it? it shall wither in the furrows where it grew.
Hosea 13:15
- Though he be fruitful among [his] brethren, an east wind shall come, the wind of the LORD shall come up from the wilderness, and his spring shall become dry, and his fountain shall be dried up: he shall spoil the treasure of all pleasant vessels.
Ezekiel 19:12
- But she was plucked up in fury, she was cast down to the ground, and the east wind dried up her fruit: her strong rods were broken and withered; the fire consumed them.
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Commentary for Genesis 41:6
Genesis 41:6 is part of the account of Pharaoh's dreams in the Bible, which Joseph interprets. The historical context of this verse is set during the period when Joseph, sold into slavery by his brothers, has been imprisoned in Egypt. The themes present in this passage include:
1. **Divine Revelation**: Pharaoh's dreams are a means of divine communication, signaling future events. The dreams are from God and require interpretation by someone with divine insight, which Joseph provides.
2. **Famine and Providence**: The seven thin ears of grain blasted by the east wind symbolize years of famine that will follow seven years of plenty. This imagery underscores the theme of God's providence, as the dreams foretell a significant event that will affect many lives and will ultimately lead to Joseph's rise to power in Egypt.
3. **Wisdom and Interpretation**: Joseph's ability to interpret the dreams showcases the theme of wisdom, particularly the wisdom given by God to understand mysteries beyond human comprehension.
4. **Foretelling and Fulfillment**: The dream is a prophecy about the future, which later comes to pass exactly as interpreted by Joseph. This reflects the theme of the fulfillment of God's plans, despite human actions or intentions.
The historical context is significant in that it explains how Joseph, a Hebrew slave, came to be in a position of authority in Egypt. His interpretation of Pharaoh's dreams leads to his appointment as second-in-command, which sets the stage for the Israelites' eventual move to Egypt, as recounted in the subsequent chapters of Genesis. This period is traditionally dated to the second millennium BCE, during the time of the Hyksos rule in Egypt, although specific historical correlations are a subject of scholarly debate.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- 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: H1851
There are 13 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: דַּק
Transliteration: daq
Pronunciation: dak
Description: from דָּקַק; crushed, i.e. (by implication) small or thin; dwarf, lean(-fleshed), very little thing, small, thin. - Strong's Number: H7641
There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שִׁבֹּל
Transliteration: shibbôl
Pronunciation: shib-bole
Description: or (feminine) שִׁבֹּלֶת; from the same as שֹׁבֶל; a stream (as flowing); also an ear of grain (as growing out); by analogy, a branch; branch, channel, ear (of corn), (water-)flood, Shibboleth. Compare סִבֹּלֶת. - Strong's Number: H7710
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁדַף
Transliteration: shâdaph
Pronunciation: shaw-daf'
Description: a primitive root; to scorch; blast. - Strong's Number: H6921
There are 64 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קָדִים
Transliteration: qâdîym
Pronunciation: kaw-deem'
Description: or קָדִם; from קָדַם; the fore or front part; hence (by orientation) the East (often adverbially, eastward, for brevity the east wind); east(-ward, wind). - Strong's Number: H6779
There are 32 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: צָמַח
Transliteration: tsâmach
Pronunciation: tsaw-makh'
Description: a primitive root; to sprout (transitive or intransitive, literal or figurative); bear, bring forth, (cause to, make to) bud (forth), (cause to, make to) grow (again, up), (cause to) spring (forth, up). - 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.