And the thin ears devoured the seven rank and full ears, then Pharaoh awaked, and lo it was a dream.

Now when the morning came, his spirit was [a]troubled: therefore he sent and called all the soothsayers of Egypt, and all the wise men thereof, and Pharaoh told them his dreams: but [b]none could interpret them to Pharaoh.

Then spake the chief butler unto Pharaoh, saying, I [c]call to mind my faults this day.

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Footnotes

  1. Genesis 41:8 This fear was enough to teach him that this vision was sent of God.
  2. Genesis 41:8 The wise of the world understand not God’s secrets, but to his servants his will is revealed.
  3. Genesis 41:9 He confesseth his fault against the king before he speak of Joseph.

The thin heads of grain swallowed up the seven healthy, full heads. Then Pharaoh woke up;(A) it had been a dream.

In the morning his mind was troubled,(B) so he sent for all the magicians(C) and wise men of Egypt. Pharaoh told them his dreams, but no one could interpret them for him.(D)

Then the chief cupbearer said to Pharaoh, “Today I am reminded of my shortcomings.(E)

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