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Genesis 41:3

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And, behold, seven other kine came up after them out of the river, ill favoured and leanfleshed; and stood by the other kine upon the brink of the river.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And look, seven other cows came up out of the river after them. These cows were ugly and skinny, and they stood beside the other cows on the riverbank.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes the second part of Pharaoh's dream where seven unhealthy, skinny cows emerged from the Nile River and stood next to the seven healthy cows.

📚 Historical Context

This is part of Pharaoh's prophetic dream that Joseph would later interpret. In ancient Egypt, the Nile River was the source of life and prosperity, making it a fitting symbol for abundance or famine. Dreams were considered very significant in Egyptian culture, especially those of the Pharaoh, and were often seen as messages from the gods.

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