Seven years of famine will arise after them, and all the plenty will be forgotten in the land of Egypt. The famine will consume the land,
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Genesis 41:30 in context
Genesis 41:27–33
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The seven thin and ugly cattle that came up after them are seven years, and also the seven empty heads of grain blasted with the east wind; they will be seven years of famine.
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That is the thing which I have spoken to Pharaoh. God has shown Pharaoh what he is about to do.
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Behold, seven years of great plenty throughout all the land of Egypt are coming.
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Seven years of famine will arise after them, and all the plenty will be forgotten in the land of Egypt. The famine will consume the land,
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and the plenty will not be known in the land by reason of that famine which follows; for it will be very grievous.
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The dream was doubled to Pharaoh, because the thing is established by God, and God will shortly bring it to pass.
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“Now therefore let Pharaoh look for a discreet and wise man, and set him over the land of Egypt.
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