Gênesis 41:2-7 NVIPT

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Genesis 41:1-8

Observe, 1. The delay of Joseph's enlargement. It was not till the end of two full years (Gen. 41:1); so long he waited after he had entrusted the chief butler with his case and began to have some prospect of relief. Note, We have need of patience, not only bearing, but waiting, patience. Joseph lay in prison until the time that his word came, Ps. 105:19. There is a time set for the deliverance of God's people; that time will come, though it seem to tarry; and, when it comes, it will appear to... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 41:2

And, behold, there came up out of the river seven well favoured kine, and fatfleshed ,.... Seven cows or heifers, sleek, fat, and plump, goodly to look at; these seemed in the dream, as if they came out of the river, because they were fed with the fruits of the earth, which the overflowing of the river Nile, and its canals, produced: and they fed in a meadow ; adjoining to the river, where there was good pasture for them, and gives a reason of their being in so good a condition. read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 41:3

And, behold, seven other kine came up after them out of the river, ill favoured, and leanfleshed ,.... Thin and haggard, their bones stuck out, having scarce any flesh upon them, and made a wretched figure: and stood by the other kine ; and looked so much the worse, when compared with them: upon the brink of the river ; it not being overflowed, so that there was no grass to be had, but just upon the bank, where these kept for that purpose; for the fruitfulness of Egypt was owing to... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 41:4

And the ill favoured and leanfleshed kine did eat up the seven well favoured and fat kine ,.... So it seemed in the dream as if this was done, was very strange and surprising that animals should devour one another; and especially that tame ones, cows or heifers, should eat those of their own species, which was never known to be done: so Pharaoh awoke ; through surprise at the strange sight he had in his dream. read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 41:5

And he slept, and dreamed the second time ,.... He fell asleep again quickly, and dreamed another dream the same night, and to the same purpose, being much of the like kind with the former: and, behold, seven ears of corn came up upon one stalk, rank and good ; which were very uncommon even in those fruitful countries; though Dr. Shaw F5 Travels, p. 137. Ed. 2. observes of Barbary, which vied with Egypt for fruitfulness, that it sometimes happens that one stalk of wheat will bear... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 41:6

And, behold, seven thin ears, and blasted with the east wind ,.... Which is very fatal to corn, to dry, burn, smite, or blast it; and especially to the corn in Egypt, whither it blew from the desert of Arabia: these sprung up after them ; after the seven full ears, in the same place the other did, or near unto them. read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 41:7

And the seven thin ears devoured the seven rank and full ears ,.... So it appeared to Pharaoh in his dream, which must be very amazing to behold, and unaccountable how it should be: and Pharaoh awoke, and, behold, it was a dream ; not a real fact, but a dream; yet not a common dream, but had some important signification in it; it not vanishing from his mind, but abode upon it, which made him conclude there was something more than common in it, and made him very desirous to have the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 41:2

There came up out of the river seven well-favored kine - This must certainly refer to the hippopotamus or river horse, as the circumstances of coming up out of the river and feeding in the field characterize that animal alone. The hippopotamus is the well-known inhabitant of the Nile, and frequently by night comes out of the river to feed in the fields, or in the sedge by the river side. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 41:6

Blasted with the east wind - It has been very properly observed that all the mischief done to corn or fruit, by blasting, smutting, mildews, locusts, etc., is attributed to the east wind. See Exodus 10:13 ; Exodus 14:21 ; Psalm 78:26 ; Ezekiel 17:10 ; Jonah 4:8 . In Egypt it is peculiarly destructive, because it comes through the parched deserts of Arabia, often destroying vast numbers of men and women. The destructive nature of the simoom or smoom is mentioned by almost all... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 41:1-45

Joseph before Pharaoh, or from the prison to the throne. I. THE DREAMS OF THE MONARCH . 1. His midnight visions . Two full years have expired since the memorable birthday of Pharaoh which sent the baker to ignominious execution, but restored the butler to the favor of his royal master. Slumbering upon his bed, the king of Egypt seems to stand among the tall grass upon the banks of the Nile. First seven well-formed and full-fleshed heifers appear to climb up one after the... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Genesis 41:1-8

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 41:2

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 41:3

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 41:4

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 41:5

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 41:6

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 41:7

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 41:2

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 41:6

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 41:1-45

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