Genesis 41:6 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And, behold, seven thin ears and blasted with the east wind sprung up after them.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And look, seven thin ears of grain that had been damaged by the hot east wind grew up after them.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes the second part of Pharaoh's dream where seven withered, wind-damaged ears of grain appeared after the healthy ones.

📚 Historical Context

In the biblical story of Joseph in Egypt, Pharaoh has a series of dreams that predict future events, including cycles of abundance and scarcity. This verse describes part of Pharaoh's dream, where seven thin and blighted ears of grain appear after the healthy ones, symbolizing impending famine due to destructive forces like the east wind. The east wind in ancient Egyptian culture was associated with dry, harsh conditions that could ruin crops, reflecting the region's vulnerability to environmental challenges.

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