KJV ORIGINAL
And, behold, there came up out of the river seven kine, fatfleshed and well favoured; and they fed in a meadow:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And look, seven cows came up out of the river. They were fat and healthy-looking, and they were grazing in a meadow.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes the beginning of Pharaoh's dream about seven healthy, well-fed cows coming from the Nile River to graze.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of Pharaoh's dream that he recounted to Joseph in ancient Egypt. The Nile River was the lifeblood of Egypt, providing water for crops and livestock. Fat, healthy cattle were symbols of prosperity and abundance in Egyptian culture, representing years of good harvests and economic stability.
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