Joseph Interprets Pharaoh’s Dreams

Genesis 40:1–41:57

Joseph, imprisoned in Egypt, interprets the dreams of Pharaoh’s cupbearer and baker, attributing the interpretation to God. Two years later, Joseph interprets Pharaoh’s two dreams as seven years of great abundance followed by seven years of severe famine. He advises Pharaoh to appoint a wise administrator and store one-fifth of the harvest during the abundant years. Pharaoh recognizes Joseph’s God-given wisdom, places him over Egypt, and Joseph oversees the collection and storage of grain. When famine comes, people from Egypt and other lands come to Joseph to buy food.

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Pharaoh’s two related dreams in Genesis 41: seven healthy and thin cows and seven full and scorched ears of grain near the Nile or palace.

Pharaoh’s Two Dreams

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Joseph stands before Pharaoh in a palace, with servants nearby, respectfully indicating that God gives the answer to Pharaoh’s dreams.

Joseph Gives God the Credit

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Joseph presents Pharaoh with a plan for seven years of abundant harvest followed by seven years of scarce food, including collecting one-fifth of the grain for storage.

A Plan for Abundance and Famine

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Pharaoh presents Joseph with a signet ring, fine linen clothing, and a gold chain as he appoints Joseph over Egypt, with Pharaoh’s servants nearby.

Pharaoh Entrusts Joseph with Egypt

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Joseph supervises workers carrying abundant grain from Egyptian fields into city storehouses, with baskets, sacks, measuring tools, and records.

Joseph Stores the Harvest

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Joseph opens Egyptian grain storehouses as Egyptians and people from other lands come to buy measured grain during famine.

Food for the Famine

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Joseph explains Pharaoh’s dreams of healthy and thin cows and ears of grain while pointing toward grain storehouses and a plan for preparation.

From Dream to Wise Preparation

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