1And it came to pass at the end of two full years, that Pharaoh dreamed: and, behold, he stood by the river.
2And it came to pass at the end of two full years, that Pharaoh dreamed: and, behold, he stood by the river.
3And, behold, there came up out of the river seven well favoured kine and fatfleshed; and they fed in a meadow.
4And, behold, there came up out of the river seven well favoured kine and fatfleshed; and they fed in a meadow.
5And, behold, seven other kine came up after them out of the river, ill favoured and leanfleshed; and stood by the other kine upon the brink of the river.
6And, behold, seven other kine came up after them out of the river, ill favoured and leanfleshed; and stood by the other kine upon the brink of the river.
7And the ill favoured and leanfleshed kine did eat up the seven well favoured and fat kine. So Pharaoh awoke.
8And the ill favoured and leanfleshed kine did eat up the seven well favoured and fat kine. So Pharaoh awoke.
9And he slept and dreamed the second time: and, behold, seven ears of corn came up upon one stalk, rank and good.41.5 rank: Heb. fat
10And he slept and dreamed the second time: and, behold, seven ears of corn came up upon one stalk, rank and good.41.5 rank: Heb. fat
11And, behold, seven thin ears and blasted with the east wind sprung up after them.
12And, behold, seven thin ears and blasted with the east wind sprung up after them.
13And the seven thin ears devoured the seven rank and full ears. And Pharaoh awoke, and, behold, it was a dream.
14And the seven thin ears devoured the seven rank and full ears. And Pharaoh awoke, and, behold, it was a dream.
15And it came to pass in the morning that his spirit was troubled; and he sent and called for all the magicians of Egypt, and all the wise men thereof: and Pharaoh told them his dream; but there was none that could interpret them unto Pharaoh.
16And it came to pass in the morning that his spirit was troubled; and he sent and called for all the magicians of Egypt, and all the wise men thereof: and Pharaoh told them his dream; but there was none that could interpret them unto Pharaoh.
17¶ Then spake the chief butler unto Pharaoh, saying, I do remember my faults this day:
18¶ Then spake the chief butler unto Pharaoh, saying, I do remember my faults this day:
19Pharaoh was wroth with his servants, and put me in ward in the captain of the guard’s house, both me and the chief baker:
20Pharaoh was wroth with his servants, and put me in ward in the captain of the guard’s house, both me and the chief baker:
21And we dreamed a dream in one night, I and he; we dreamed each man according to the interpretation of his dream.
22And we dreamed a dream in one night, I and he; we dreamed each man according to the interpretation of his dream.
23And there was there with us a young man, an Hebrew, servant to the captain of the guard; and we told him, and he interpreted to us our dreams; to each man according to his dream he did interpret.
24And there was there with us a young man, an Hebrew, servant to the captain of the guard; and we told him, and he interpreted to us our dreams; to each man according to his dream he did interpret.
25And it came to pass, as he interpreted to us, so it was; me he restored unto mine office, and him he hanged.
26And it came to pass, as he interpreted to us, so it was; me he restored unto mine office, and him he hanged.
27¶ Then Pharaoh sent and called Joseph, and they brought him hastily out of the dungeon: and he shaved himself, and changed his raiment, and came in unto Pharaoh.41.14 brought…: Heb. made him run
28¶ Then Pharaoh sent and called Joseph, and they brought him hastily out of the dungeon: and he shaved himself, and changed his raiment, and came in unto Pharaoh.41.14 brought…: Heb. made him run
29And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, I have dreamed a dream, and there is none that can interpret it: and I have heard say of thee, that thou canst understand a dream to interpret it.41.15 thou…: or, when thou hearest a dream thou canst interpret it
30And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, I have dreamed a dream, and there is none that can interpret it: and I have heard say of thee, that thou canst understand a dream to interpret it.41.15 thou…: or, when thou hearest a dream thou canst interpret it
31And Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, It is not in me: God shall give Pharaoh an answer of peace.
32And Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, It is not in me: God shall give Pharaoh an answer of peace.
33And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, In my dream, behold, I stood upon the bank of the river:
34And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, In my dream, behold, I stood upon the bank of the river:
35And, behold, there came up out of the river seven kine, fatfleshed and well favoured; and they fed in a meadow:
36And, behold, there came up out of the river seven kine, fatfleshed and well favoured; and they fed in a meadow:
37And, behold, seven other kine came up after them, poor and very ill favoured and leanfleshed, such as I never saw in all the land of Egypt for badness:
38And, behold, seven other kine came up after them, poor and very ill favoured and leanfleshed, such as I never saw in all the land of Egypt for badness:
39And the lean and the ill favoured kine did eat up the first seven fat kine:
40And the lean and the ill favoured kine did eat up the first seven fat kine:
41And when they had eaten them up, it could not be known that they had eaten them; but they were still ill favoured, as at the beginning. So I awoke.41.21 eaten…: Heb. come to the inward parts of them
42And when they had eaten them up, it could not be known that they had eaten them; but they were still ill favoured, as at the beginning. So I awoke.41.21 eaten…: Heb. come to the inward parts of them
43And I saw in my dream, and, behold, seven ears came up in one stalk, full and good:
44And I saw in my dream, and, behold, seven ears came up in one stalk, full and good:
45And, behold, seven ears, withered, thin, and blasted with the east wind, sprung up after them:41.23 withered: or, small
46And, behold, seven ears, withered, thin, and blasted with the east wind, sprung up after them:41.23 withered: or, small
47And the thin ears devoured the seven good ears: and I told this unto the magicians; but there was none that could declare it to me.
48And the thin ears devoured the seven good ears: and I told this unto the magicians; but there was none that could declare it to me.
49¶ And Joseph said unto Pharaoh, The dream of Pharaoh is one: God hath shewed Pharaoh what he is about to do.
50¶ And Joseph said unto Pharaoh, The dream of Pharaoh is one: God hath shewed Pharaoh what he is about to do.
51The seven good kine are seven years; and the seven good ears are seven years: the dream is one.
52The seven good kine are seven years; and the seven good ears are seven years: the dream is one.
53And the seven thin and ill favoured kine that came up after them are seven years; and the seven empty ears blasted with the east wind shall be seven years of famine.
54And the seven thin and ill favoured kine that came up after them are seven years; and the seven empty ears blasted with the east wind shall be seven years of famine.
55This is the thing which I have spoken unto Pharaoh: What God is about to do he sheweth unto Pharaoh.
56This is the thing which I have spoken unto Pharaoh: What God is about to do he sheweth unto Pharaoh.
57Behold, there come seven years of great plenty throughout all the land of Egypt:
58Behold, there come seven years of great plenty throughout all the land of Egypt:
59And 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;
60And 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;
61And the plenty shall not be known in the land by reason of that famine following; for it shall be very grievous.41.31 grievous: Heb. heavy
62And the plenty shall not be known in the land by reason of that famine following; for it shall be very grievous.41.31 grievous: Heb. heavy
63And for that the dream was doubled unto Pharaoh twice; it is because the thing is established by God, and God will shortly bring it to pass.41.32 established…: or, prepared of God
64And for that the dream was doubled unto Pharaoh twice; it is because the thing is established by God, and God will shortly bring it to pass.41.32 established…: or, prepared of God
65Now therefore let Pharaoh look out a man discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt.
66Now therefore let Pharaoh look out a man discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt.
67Let Pharaoh do this, and let him appoint officers over the land, and take up the fifth part of the land of Egypt in the seven plenteous years.41.34 officers: or, overseers
68Let Pharaoh do this, and let him appoint officers over the land, and take up the fifth part of the land of Egypt in the seven plenteous years.41.34 officers: or, overseers
69And let them gather all the food of those good years that come, and lay up corn under the hand of Pharaoh, and let them keep food in the cities.
70And let them gather all the food of those good years that come, and lay up corn under the hand of Pharaoh, and let them keep food in the cities.
71And that food shall be for store to the land against the seven years of famine, which shall be in the land of Egypt; that the land perish not through the famine.41.36 perish…: Heb. be not cut off
72And that food shall be for store to the land against the seven years of famine, which shall be in the land of Egypt; that the land perish not through the famine.41.36 perish…: Heb. be not cut off
73¶ And the thing was good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of all his servants.
74¶ And the thing was good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of all his servants.
75And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the Spirit of God is?
76And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the Spirit of God is?
77And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath shewed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou art:
78And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath shewed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou art:
79Thou shalt be over my house, and according unto thy word shall all my people be ruled: only in the throne will I be greater than thou.41.40 be ruled: Heb. be armed, or, kiss
80Thou shalt be over my house, and according unto thy word shall all my people be ruled: only in the throne will I be greater than thou.41.40 be ruled: Heb. be armed, or, kiss
81And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, See, I have set thee over all the land of Egypt.
82And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, See, I have set thee over all the land of Egypt.
83And Pharaoh took off his ring from his hand, and put it upon Joseph’s hand, and arrayed him in vestures of fine linen, and put a gold chain about his neck;41.42 fine…: or, silk
84And Pharaoh took off his ring from his hand, and put it upon Joseph’s hand, and arrayed him in vestures of fine linen, and put a gold chain about his neck;41.42 fine…: or, silk
85And he made him to ride in the second chariot which he had; and they cried before him, Bow the knee: and he made him ruler over all the land of Egypt.41.43 Bow…: or, Tender father: Heb. Abrech
86And he made him to ride in the second chariot which he had; and they cried before him, Bow the knee: and he made him ruler over all the land of Egypt.41.43 Bow…: or, Tender father: Heb. Abrech
87And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, I am Pharaoh, and without thee shall no man lift up his hand or foot in all the land of Egypt.
88And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, I am Pharaoh, and without thee shall no man lift up his hand or foot in all the land of Egypt.
89And Pharaoh called Joseph’s name Zaphnath-paaneah; and he gave him to wife Asenath the daughter of Poti-pherah priest of On. And Joseph went out over all the land of Egypt.41.45 Zaphnath-paaneah: which in the Coptic signifies, A revealer of secrets, or, The man to whom secrets are revealed41.45 priest: or, prince
90And Pharaoh called Joseph’s name Zaphnath-paaneah; and he gave him to wife Asenath the daughter of Poti-pherah priest of On. And Joseph went out over all the land of Egypt.41.45 Zaphnath-paaneah: which in the Coptic signifies, A revealer of secrets, or, The man to whom secrets are revealed41.45 priest: or, prince
91¶ And Joseph was thirty years old when he stood before Pharaoh king of Egypt. And Joseph went out from the presence of Pharaoh, and went throughout all the land of Egypt.
92¶ And Joseph was thirty years old when he stood before Pharaoh king of Egypt. And Joseph went out from the presence of Pharaoh, and went throughout all the land of Egypt.
93And in the seven plenteous years the earth brought forth by handfuls.
94And in the seven plenteous years the earth brought forth by handfuls.
95And he gathered up all the food of the seven years, which were in the land of Egypt, and laid up the food in the cities: the food of the field, which was round about every city, laid he up in the same.
96And he gathered up all the food of the seven years, which were in the land of Egypt, and laid up the food in the cities: the food of the field, which was round about every city, laid he up in the same.
97And Joseph gathered corn as the sand of the sea, very much, until he left numbering; for it was without number.
98And Joseph gathered corn as the sand of the sea, very much, until he left numbering; for it was without number.
99And unto Joseph were born two sons before the years of famine came, which Asenath the daughter of Poti-pherah priest of On bare unto him.41.50 priest: or, prince
100And unto Joseph were born two sons before the years of famine came, which Asenath the daughter of Poti-pherah priest of On bare unto him.41.50 priest: or, prince
101And Joseph called the name of the firstborn Manasseh: For God, said he, hath made me forget all my toil, and all my father’s house.41.51 Manasseh: that is, Forgetting
102And Joseph called the name of the firstborn Manasseh: For God, said he, hath made me forget all my toil, and all my father’s house.41.51 Manasseh: that is, Forgetting
103And the name of the second called he Ephraim: For God hath caused me to be fruitful in the land of my affliction.41.52 Ephraim: that is, Fruitful
104And the name of the second called he Ephraim: For God hath caused me to be fruitful in the land of my affliction.41.52 Ephraim: that is, Fruitful
105¶ And the seven years of plenteousness, that was in the land of Egypt, were ended.
106¶ And the seven years of plenteousness, that was in the land of Egypt, were ended.
107And the seven years of dearth began to come, according as Joseph had said: and the dearth was in all lands; but in all the land of Egypt there was bread.
108And the seven years of dearth began to come, according as Joseph had said: and the dearth was in all lands; but in all the land of Egypt there was bread.
109And when all the land of Egypt was famished, the people cried to Pharaoh for bread: and Pharaoh said unto all the Egyptians, Go unto Joseph; what he saith to you, do.
110And when all the land of Egypt was famished, the people cried to Pharaoh for bread: and Pharaoh said unto all the Egyptians, Go unto Joseph; what he saith to you, do.
111And the famine was over all the face of the earth: and Joseph opened all the storehouses, and sold unto the Egyptians; and the famine waxed sore in the land of Egypt.41.56 all the storehouses: Heb. all wherein was
112And the famine was over all the face of the earth: and Joseph opened all the storehouses, and sold unto the Egyptians; and the famine waxed sore in the land of Egypt.41.56 all the storehouses: Heb. all wherein was
113And all countries came into Egypt to Joseph for to buy corn; because that the famine was so sore in all lands.
114And all countries came into Egypt to Joseph for to buy corn; because that the famine was so sore in all lands.