New International Version The thin heads of grain swallowed up the seven good heads. I told this to the magicians, but none of them could explain it to me.” New Living Translation And the shriveled heads swallowed the seven healthy heads. I told these dreams to the magicians, but no one could tell me what they mean.” English Standard Version and the thin ears swallowed up the seven good ears. And I told it to the magicians, but there was no one who could explain it to me.” Berean Standard Bible And the thin heads of grain swallowed the seven plump ones. I told this dream to the magicians, but no one could explain it to me.” Berean Literal Bible And the thin heads of grain swallowed the seven good heads of grain. And I told this to the magicians, and there was no one who interpreted it for me.” King James Bible And the thin ears devoured the seven good ears: and I told this unto the magicians; but there was none that could declare it to me. New King James Version And the thin heads devoured the seven good heads. So I told this to the magicians, but there was no one who could explain it to me.” New American Standard Bible and the thin ears swallowed the seven good ears. Then I told it to the soothsayer priests, but there was no one who could explain it to me.” NASB 1995 and the thin ears swallowed the seven good ears. Then I told it to the magicians, but there was no one who could explain it to me.” NASB 1977 and the thin ears swallowed the seven good ears. Then I told it to the magicians, but there was no one who could explain it to me.” Legacy Standard Bible and the thin ears swallowed the seven good ears. So I told it to the magicians, but there was no one who could declare it to me.” Amplified Bible and the thin ears devoured the seven good ears. Now I told this to the magicians and soothsayers, but there was no one who could explain it [to me].” Berean Annotated Bible And the thin heads of grain swallowed the seven plump ones. I told this dream to the magicians, but no one could explain it to me. Christian Standard Bible The thin heads of grain swallowed the seven good ones. I told this to the magicians, but no one can tell me what it means.” Holman Christian Standard Bible The thin heads of grain swallowed the seven plump ones. I told this to the magicians, but no one can tell me what it means.” American Standard Version 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. Contemporary English Version These heads of grain swallowed the full ones. I told my dreams to the magicians, but none of them could tell me the meaning of the dreams. English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation The thin heads of grain swallowed the seven good heads. I told this to the magicians, but no one could tell me what it meant." Good News Translation and the thin heads of grain swallowed the full ones. I told the dreams to the magicians, but none of them could explain them to me." International Standard Version But the thin ears gobbled up the seven good ears. I told all this to my advisors, but nobody was able to explain it to me." NET Bible The thin heads of grain swallowed up the seven good heads of grain. So I told all this to the diviner-priests, but no one could tell me its meaning." New Heart English Bible And the seven thin heads of grain swallowed up the seven good heads of grain. And I told it to the magicians, but no one could tell me its meaning." Webster's Bible Translation And the thin ears devoured the seven good ears: and I told this to the magicians; but there was none that could explain it to me. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd the thin heads of grain swallowed the seven plump ones. I told this dream to the magicians, but no one could explain it to me.” World English Bible The thin heads of grain swallowed up the seven good heads of grain. I told it to the magicians, but there was no one who could explain it to me.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the thin ears swallow the seven good ears; and I tell [it] to the enchanters, and there is none declaring [it] to me.” Berean Literal Bible And the thin heads of grain swallowed the seven good heads of grain. And I told this to the magicians, and there was no one who interpreted it for me.” Young's Literal Translation and the thin ears swallow the seven good ears; and I tell unto the scribes, and there is none declaring to me.' Smith's Literal Translation And the thin ears will swallow the seven good ears: and I spake to the sacred scribes, and there was none announcing to me. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd they devoured the beauty of the former: I told this dream to the conjecturers, and there is no man that can expound it. Catholic Public Domain Version And they devoured the beauty of the first. I explained this dream to the interpreters, and there is no one who can unfold it.” New American Bible and the seven thin ears swallowed up the seven healthy ears. I have spoken to the magicians, but there is no one to explain it to me.” New Revised Standard Version and the thin ears swallowed up the seven good ears. But when I told it to the magicians, there was no one who could explain it to me.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the thin ears devoured the seven good ears; and I told this to the magicians; but there was no one who could interpret these dreams to me. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the seven thin ears devoured the good ears, and I told the Sorcerers and there was none who showed me.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And 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.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And the seven thin and blasted ears devoured the seven fine and full ears: so I spoke to the interpreters, and there was no one to explain it to me. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Joseph Interprets Pharaoh's Dreams…23After them, seven other heads of grain sprouted—withered, thin, and scorched by the east wind. 24And the thin heads of grain swallowed the seven plump ones. I told this dream to the magicians, but no one could explain it to me.” 25At this, Joseph said to Pharaoh, “The dreams of Pharaoh are one and the same. God has revealed to Pharaoh what He is about to do.… Cross References And the thin heads of grain swallowed the seven plump ones. Exodus 7:12 Each one threw down his staff, and it became a serpent. But Aaron’s staff swallowed up the other staffs. Numbers 16:32 and the earth opened its mouth and swallowed them and their households—all Korah’s men and all their possessions. Psalm 124:3 when their anger flared against us, then they would have swallowed us alive, I told this dream to the magicians, Daniel 2:2 So the king gave orders to summon the magicians, enchanters, sorcerers, and astrologers to explain his dreams. When they came and stood before the king, Exodus 7:11 But Pharaoh called the wise men and sorcerers and magicians of Egypt, and they also did the same things by their magic arts. Daniel 4:7 When the magicians, enchanters, astrologers, and diviners came in, I told them the dream, but they could not interpret it for me. but no one could explain it to me.” Daniel 2:10-11 The astrologers answered the king, “No one on earth can do what the king requests! No king, however great and powerful, has ever asked anything like this of any magician, enchanter, or astrologer. / What the king requests is so difficult that no one can tell it to him except the gods, whose dwelling is not with mortals.” Daniel 4:18 This is the dream that I, King Nebuchadnezzar, saw. Now, Belteshazzar, tell me the interpretation, because none of the wise men of my kingdom can interpret it for me. But you are able, because the spirit of the holy gods is in you.” Daniel 5:8 So all the king’s wise men came in, but they could not read the inscription or interpret it for him. Genesis 40:8 “We both had dreams,” they replied, “but there is no one to interpret them.” Then Joseph said to them, “Don’t interpretations belong to God? Tell me your dreams.” Daniel 2:27-28 Daniel answered the king, “No wise man, enchanter, medium, or magician can explain to the king the mystery of which he inquires. / But there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries, and He has made known to King Nebuchadnezzar what will happen in the latter days. Your dream and the visions that came into your mind as you lay on your bed were these: Acts 7:10 and rescued him from all his troubles. He granted Joseph favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and all his household. Psalm 105:19-22 until his prediction came true and the word of the LORD proved him right. / The king sent and released him; the ruler of peoples set him free. / He made him master of his household, ruler over all his substance, … Daniel 2:47 The king said to Daniel, “Your God is truly the God of gods and Lord of kings, the Revealer of Mysteries, since you were able to reveal this mystery.” Daniel 5:12 did this because Daniel, the one he named Belteshazzar, was found to have an extraordinary spirit, as well as knowledge, understanding, and the ability to interpret dreams, explain riddles, and solve difficult problems. Summon Daniel, therefore, and he will give you the interpretation.” 1 Corinthians 12:10 to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in various tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues. Treasury of Scripture And the thin ears devoured the seven good ears: and I told this to the magicians; but there was none that could declare it to me. I told this. Genesis 41:8 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. Exodus 8:19 Then the magicians said unto Pharaoh, This is the finger of God: and Pharaoh's heart was hardened, and he hearkened not unto them; as the LORD had said. Daniel 4:7 Then came in the magicians, the astrologers, the Chaldeans, and the soothsayers: and I told the dream before them; but they did not make known unto me the interpretation thereof. Jump to Previous Able Declare Declaring Devoured Dream Ears Explain Good Grain Heads Magicians Meal Seven Swallow Swallowed Thin WiseJump to Next Able Declare Declaring Devoured Dream Ears Explain Good Grain Heads Magicians Meal Seven Swallow Swallowed Thin WiseGenesis 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. And the thin heads of grain swallowed the seven plump ones. The dream portrayed the coming famine as consuming the abundance of seven prosperous years. Grain was essential to Egypt’s food supply, making the warning especially clear and urgent. Exo 7:12 Each one threw down his staff, and it became a serpent.… I told this dream to the magicians, Egypt’s court experts and priests were unable to provide an answer. Their failure showed that the dream’s meaning could not be discovered by human skill or ritual. Dan 2:2 So the king gave orders to summon the magicians, enchanters,… but no one could explain it to me.” Pharaoh’s distress prepared the way for Joseph, whom God had equipped to reveal the meaning of the dreams. The interpretation would lead to Joseph’s elevation and to Egypt’s preparation for the famine. Dan 2:10-11 The astrologers answered the king, “No one on earth… Persons / Places / Events 1. PharaohThe ruler of Egypt who had troubling dreams that needed interpretation. 2. Joseph A Hebrew man, known for his ability to interpret dreams, who was imprisoned in Egypt. 3. Magicians The wise men and advisors of Pharaoh who were unable to interpret his dreams. 4. Egypt The setting of the account, a powerful ancient civilization. 5. Dreams The medium through which God communicated His plans to Pharaoh, involving seven good and seven thin heads of grain. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in RevelationGod chooses whom He will to reveal His plans, often using unexpected individuals like Joseph. Human Limitations The inability of Pharaoh's magicians to interpret the dream highlights the limitations of human wisdom without divine insight. Faithfulness in Adversity Joseph's consistent faith and integrity, even in prison, prepared him for the moment God would use him mightily. Divine Timing God's timing is perfect. Joseph's rise to prominence came at the exact moment it was needed. Preparation for Future Challenges Just as the dream warned of future famine, believers are called to be spiritually prepared for challenges by trusting in God's guidance. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Genesis 41:24?2. How does Genesis 41:24 illustrate God's sovereignty in interpreting dreams? 3. What can we learn about God's wisdom from Pharaoh's dream in Genesis 41:24? 4. How does Joseph's response in Genesis 41:24 connect to Proverbs 3:5-6? 5. How can we apply Joseph's reliance on God in our decision-making today? 6. What role does humility play in Joseph's interpretation of dreams in Genesis 41:24? 7. How does Genesis 41:24 reflect God's sovereignty in Joseph's life and dreams? 8. What is the significance of Pharaoh's dream interpretation in Genesis 41:24? 9. How does Genesis 41:24 demonstrate God's communication through dreams? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 41? Genesis 41:24 underscores that God alone foresees and rules history. The thin heads swallowing the plump proclaim seven devouring years of famine that erase previous abundance. Human experts cannot decode God’s message, but He raises up His servant Joseph to provide both interpretation and rescue. The passage calls us to trust the Lord’s warnings, steward prosperity wisely, and look to Him—not worldly wisdom—for understanding and deliverance. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And the thinהַדַּקֹּ֔ת (had·daq·qōṯ) Article | Adjective - feminine plural Strong's 1851: Crushed, small, thin heads of grain הָשִׁבֳּלִ֣ים (hā·šib·bo·lîm) Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 7641: A stream, an ear of grain, a branch swallowed וַתִּבְלַ֙עְןָ֙ (wat·tiḇ·la‘·nā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine plural Strong's 1104: To swallow down, swallow up, engulf the seven שֶׁ֥בַע (še·ḇa‘) Number - feminine singular Strong's 7651: Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number plump הַטֹּב֑וֹת (haṭ·ṭō·ḇō·wṯ) Article | Adjective - feminine plural Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good ones. הַֽשִׁבֳּלִ֖ים (ha·šib·bo·lîm) Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 7641: A stream, an ear of grain, a branch I told וָֽאֹמַר֙ (wā·’ō·mar) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 559: To utter, say this [dream] to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the magicians, הַֽחַרְטֻמִּ֔ים (ha·ḥar·ṭum·mîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 2748: An engraver, writer but no וְאֵ֥ין (wə·’ên) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle one could explain it מַגִּ֖יד (mag·gîḏ) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5046: To be conspicuous to me.” לִֽי׃ (lî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's Hebrew Additonal Resources Genesis 41:24 Blue Letter BibleGenesis 41:24 Bible Gateway Genesis 41:24 Bible.com Genesis 41:24 NIV |
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