And there shall arise after them seven years of famine; and all the plenty shall be forgotten in the land of Egypt; and the famine shall consume the land;
After those seven good years, there will come seven years of terrible famine. All the abundance will be forgotten in Egypt, and the famine will devastate the land.
This verse warns that seven years of severe famine will follow the seven years of plenty, completely wiping out Egypt's abundance.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Genesis, Joseph, who had been sold into slavery and risen to prominence in Egypt, interprets Pharaoh's dreams as a divine warning of seven years of abundant harvests followed by seven years of severe famine. This prophecy occurs in ancient Egypt, a civilization heavily dependent on the Nile River for agriculture, where Joseph's advice to store grain during the plentiful years helps prepare the nation for the impending crisis. The verse underscores the devastating impact of the famine, showing how it would erase the memory of previous prosperity and consume the land.
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