And the seven thin ears devoured the seven rank and full ears. And Pharaoh awoke, and, behold, it was a dream.
And the seven thin ears of grain swallowed up the seven healthy and full ears. Then Pharaoh woke up, and realized it had all been a dream.
This verse describes the end of Pharaoh's second dream, where diseased grain consumed healthy grain, before he woke up troubled by these strange visions.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Genesis, this verse is part of Pharaoh's dream that foretold seven years of famine following years of abundance, as described in the larger story of Joseph in ancient Egypt. At that time, Joseph, an Israelite who had been sold into slavery and wrongfully imprisoned, was about to be summoned to interpret the dream, which would lead to his elevation to a position of great influence. This narrative reflects the cultural importance of dreams as messages from God in the ancient Near East, emphasizing divine providence in human affairs.
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