And, behold, there came up out of the river seven well favoured kine and fatfleshed; and they fed in a meadow.
And look, seven beautiful, well-fed cows came up out of the river and grazed in the meadow.
This verse describes the beginning of Pharaoh's famous dream where seven healthy, fat cows emerge from the Nile River to graze.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Genesis, this verse is part of Pharaoh's dream in ancient Egypt, where seven healthy cows emerge from the Nile River, symbolizing abundance and prosperity. This event occurs during the time of Joseph, who was imprisoned but would later interpret the dream, leading to his elevation in Egypt. The Nile was central to Egyptian life, as it provided the flooding necessary for agriculture, making such dreams culturally significant for predicting food supplies.
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