Genesis 41:57 — Meaning and Application

Genesis 41:1

"And it came to pass at the end of two full years, that Pharaoh dreamed: and, behold, he stood by the river."

Genesis 41:2

"And, behold, there came up out of the river seven well favoured kine and fatfleshed; and they fed in a meadow."

Genesis 41:3

"And, 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."

Genesis 41:4

"And the ill favoured and leanfleshed kine did eat up the seven well favoured and fat kine. So Pharaoh awoke."

Genesis 41:5

"And he slept and dreamed the second time: and, behold, seven ears of corn came up upon one stalk, rank and good. {rank: Heb. fat}"

Genesis 41:6

"And, behold, seven thin ears and blasted with the east wind sprung up after them."