Bible Strands
Genesis 41:29
Behold, seven years of great abundance are coming throughout the land of Egypt,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Joseph addresses Pharaoh immediately after interpreting his dreams, declaring a divinely revealed timeline for Egypt's agricultural cycle.
The words — The Hebrew הִנֵּ֛ה (hi.Neh) operates as a declarative "behold," while שָׂבָ֥ע (sa.Va') literally translates to "plenty" or "abundance."
The thread — The text announces a seven-year period of surplus directly preceding a seven-year famine, fulfilling the dream's symbolism (Genesis 41:26). Joseph later implements the practical response to this timeline by stockpiling the predicted harvest (Genesis 41:49).
Why it lands — The verse requires the reader to treat divine revelation as a factual timeline that demands immediate, systematic preparation rather than speculative commentary.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Behold, there come seven years of great plenty throughout all the land of Egypt:
Cross-references
- Genesis 41:46 Now Joseph was thirty years old when he entered the service of Pharaoh king of Egypt. And Joseph left Pharaoh’s presence and traveled throughout the land of Egypt.
- Genesis 41:26 The seven good cows are seven years, and the seven ripe heads of grain are seven years. The dreams have the same meaning.
- Genesis 41:49 So Joseph stored up grain in such abundance, like the sand of the sea, that he stopped keeping track of it; for it was beyond measure.