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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/genesis/41.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/genesis/41.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />After them, seven other heads sprouted—withered and thin and scorched by the east wind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/41.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then seven more heads of grain appeared, but these were blighted, shriveled, and withered by the east wind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/41.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Seven ears, withered, thin, and blighted by the east wind, sprouted after them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/41.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />After them, seven other heads of grain sprouted—withered, thin, and scorched by the east wind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/41.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And, behold, seven ears, withered, thin, <i>and</i> blasted with the east wind, sprung up after them:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/41.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then behold, seven heads, withered, thin, <i>and</i> blighted by the east wind, sprang up after them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/41.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and behold, seven ears, withered, thin, <i>and</i> scorched by the east wind sprouted up after them;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/41.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and lo, seven ears, withered, thin, and scorched by the east wind, sprouted up after them;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/41.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and lo, seven ears, withered, thin, <i>and</i> scorched by the east wind, sprouted up after them;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/41.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and behold, seven ears, withered, thin, <i>and</i> scorched by the east wind, sprouted up after them;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/41.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and lo, seven [other] ears, withered, thin, and scorched by the east wind, sprouted after them;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/41.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />After them, seven heads of grain—withered, thin, and scorched by the east wind—sprouted up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/41.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />After them, seven heads of grain—withered, thin, and scorched by the east wind—sprouted up. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/41.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and, behold, seven ears, withered, thin, and blasted with the east wind, sprung up after them:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/41.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Then seven other heads of grain came up. They were thin and scorched by a wind from the desert. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/41.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and, behold, seven ears, withered, thin, and blasted with the east wind, sprung up after them:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/41.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Seven other heads of grain, withered, thin, and scorched by the east wind, sprouted behind them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/41.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Then seven heads of grain sprouted, thin and scorched by the desert wind, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/41.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />All of a sudden, seven thin, withered ears of grain, scorched by the east wind, sprouted up after them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/41.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />After them, seven other heads of grain sprouted?withered, thin, and scorched by the east wind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/41.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then seven heads of grain, withered and thin and burned with the east wind, were sprouting up after them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/41.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And look, seven heads of grain, withered, thin, and blasted with the east wind, sprouted up after them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/41.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And behold, seven ears, withered, thin, and blasted with the east wind, sprung up after them:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/41.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />and behold, seven heads of grain, withered, thin, and blasted with the east wind, sprung up after them. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/41.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and behold, seven ears, withered, thin, blasted with an east wind, are springing up after them;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/41.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and lo, seven ears, withered, thin, blasted with an east wind, are springing up after them;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/41.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And behold, seven ears dry, thin, blasted by the east, springing up after them.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/41.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Other seven also thin and blasted, sprung of the stock: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/41.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Likewise, another seven, thin and struck with blight, rose up from the stalk.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/41.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Behind them sprouted seven ears of grain, shriveled and thin and scorched by the east wind;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/41.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and seven ears, withered, thin, and blighted by the east wind, sprouting after them;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/41.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And, behold, seven other ears, thin and blasted by the east wind, sprang up after them;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/41.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And behold, seven thin ears and blasted with the hot wind sprouted after them:<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/41.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And, behold, seven ears, withered, thin, and blasted with the east wind, sprung up after them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/41.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And other seven ears, thin and blasted with the wind, sprang up close to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/41-23.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=10461" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/41.htm">Joseph Interprets Pharaoh's Dreams</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">22</span>In my dream I also saw seven heads of grain, plump and ripe, growing on a single stalk. <span class="reftext">23</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: wə·hin·nêh (Conj-w:: Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!"></a> <a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: ’a·ḥă·rê·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after.">After them,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7651.htm" title="7651: še·ḇa‘ (Number-fs) -- Or shibrah; from shaba'; a primitive cardinal number; seven; also seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number.">seven other</a> <a href="/hebrew/7641.htm" title="7641: šib·bo·lîm (N-fp) -- Ear (of grain). Or shibboleth; from the same as shebel; a stream; also an ear of grain; by analogy, a branch.">heads of grain</a> <a href="/hebrew/6779.htm" title="6779: ṣō·mə·ḥō·wṯ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-fp) -- To sprout, spring up. A primitive root; to sprout.">sprouted—</a> <a href="/hebrew/6798.htm" title="6798: ṣə·nu·mō·wṯ (N-fp) -- To dry up, harden. A primitive root; to blast or shrink.">withered,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1851.htm" title="1851: daq·qō·wṯ (Adj-fp) -- Thin, small, fine. From daqaq; crushed, i.e. small or thin.">thin,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7710.htm" title="7710: šə·ḏu·p̄ō·wṯ (V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-fpc) -- To scorch, blight. A primitive root; to scorch.">and scorched</a> <a href="/hebrew/6921.htm" title="6921: qā·ḏîm (N-ms) -- East, east wind. Or qadim; from qadam; the fore or front part; hence the East.">by the east wind.</a> </span><span class="reftext">24</span>And the thin heads of grain swallowed the seven plump ones. I told this dream to the magicians, but no one could explain it to me.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/9-32.htm">Exodus 9:32</a></span><br />but the wheat and spelt were not destroyed, because they are late crops.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joel/1-4.htm">Joel 1:4</a></span><br />What the devouring locust has left, the swarming locust has eaten; what the swarming locust has left, the young locust has eaten; and what the young locust has left, the destroying locust has eaten.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/habakkuk/3-17.htm">Habakkuk 3:17</a></span><br />Though the fig tree does not bud and no fruit is on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though the sheep are cut off from the fold and no cattle are in the stalls,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/105-16.htm">Psalm 105:16</a></span><br />He called down famine on the land and cut off all their supplies of food.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/5-6.htm">Isaiah 5:6</a></span><br />I will make it a wasteland, neither pruned nor cultivated, and thorns and briers will grow up. I will command the clouds that rain shall not fall on it.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/14-1.htm">Jeremiah 14:1-6</a></span><br />This is the word of the LORD that came to Jeremiah concerning the drought: / “Judah mourns and her gates languish. Her people wail for the land, and a cry goes up from Jerusalem. / The nobles send their servants for water; they go to the cisterns, but find no water; their jars return empty. They are ashamed and humiliated; they cover their heads. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/17-9.htm">Ezekiel 17:9-10</a></span><br />So you are to tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Will it flourish? Will it not be uprooted and stripped of its fruit so that it shrivels? All its foliage will wither! It will not take a strong arm or many people to pull it up by its roots. / Even if it is transplanted, will it flourish? Will it not completely wither when the east wind strikes? It will wither on the bed where it sprouted.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/amos/4-9.htm">Amos 4:9</a></span><br />“I struck you with blight and mildew in your growing gardens and vineyards; the locust devoured your fig and olive trees, yet you did not return to Me,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/haggai/1-11.htm">Haggai 1:11</a></span><br />I have summoned a drought on the fields and on the mountains, on the grain, new wine, and oil, and on whatever the ground yields, on man and beast, and on all the labor of your hands.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/13-7.htm">Matthew 13:7</a></span><br />Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the seedlings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/13-22.htm">Matthew 13:22</a></span><br />The seed sown among the thorns is the one who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/4-7.htm">Mark 4:7</a></span><br />Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the seedlings, and they yielded no crop.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/4-18.htm">Mark 4:18-19</a></span><br />Others are like the seeds sown among the thorns. They hear the word, / but the worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth, and the desire for other things come in and choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/8-7.htm">Luke 8:7</a></span><br />Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up with it and choked the seedlings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/8-14.htm">Luke 8:14</a></span><br />The seeds that fell among the thorns are those who hear, but as they go on their way, they are choked by the worries, riches, and pleasures of this life, and their fruit does not mature.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And, behold, seven ears, withered, thin, and blasted with the east wind, sprung up after them:</p><p class="hdg">withered.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/41-6.htm">Genesis 41:6</a></b></br> And, behold, seven thin ears and blasted with the east wind sprung up after them.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/19-26.htm">2 Kings 19:26</a></b></br> Therefore their inhabitants were of small power, they were dismayed and confounded; they were <i>as</i> the grass of the field, and <i>as</i> the green herb, <i>as</i> the grass on the housetops, and <i>as corn</i> blasted before it be grown up.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/129-6.htm">Psalm 129:6,7</a></b></br> Let them be as the grass <i>upon</i> the housetops, which withereth afore it groweth up: … </p><p class="hdg">blasted.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/41-20.htm">Genesis 41:20</a></b></br> And the lean and the ill favoured kine did eat up the first seven fat kine:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/41-6.htm">Blasted</a> <a href="/genesis/41-6.htm">Blighted</a> <a href="/genesis/24-32.htm">Dry</a> <a href="/genesis/41-22.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/genesis/41-6.htm">East</a> <a href="/genesis/41-22.htm">Grain</a> <a href="/genesis/41-22.htm">Heads</a> <a href="/genesis/41-6.htm">Parched</a> <a href="/genesis/41-6.htm">Scorched</a> <a href="/genesis/41-22.htm">Seven</a> <a href="/genesis/41-6.htm">Springing</a> <a href="/genesis/41-6.htm">Sprouted</a> <a href="/genesis/41-6.htm">Sprung</a> <a href="/genesis/41-20.htm">Thin</a> <a href="/genesis/41-6.htm">Wasted</a> <a href="/genesis/41-6.htm">Wind</a> <a href="/jude/1-12.htm">Withered</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/41-27.htm">Blasted</a> <a href="/psalms/102-4.htm">Blighted</a> <a href="/genesis/41-27.htm">Dry</a> <a href="/genesis/41-24.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/genesis/41-27.htm">East</a> <a href="/genesis/41-24.htm">Grain</a> <a href="/genesis/41-24.htm">Heads</a> <a href="/genesis/41-27.htm">Parched</a> <a href="/genesis/41-27.htm">Scorched</a> <a href="/genesis/41-24.htm">Seven</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/8-7.htm">Springing</a> <a href="/psalms/92-7.htm">Sprouted</a> <a href="/leviticus/13-37.htm">Sprung</a> <a href="/genesis/41-24.htm">Thin</a> <a href="/genesis/41-27.htm">Wasted</a> <a href="/genesis/41-27.htm">Wind</a> <a href="/leviticus/21-20.htm">Withered</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 41</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/41-1.htm">Pharaoh has two dreams.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/41-9.htm">Joseph interprets them.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/41-33.htm">He gives Pharaoh counsel, and is highly advanced, and married.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">46. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/41-46.htm">The seven years of plenty.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">50. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/41-50.htm">He begets children.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">53. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/41-53.htm">The famine begins.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The number seven often symbolizes completeness or perfection in the Bible, as seen in the seven days of creation. The appearance of another set of seven heads indicates a continuation or contrast to the first set. In the context of Joseph's interpretation, these seven heads represent seven years, specifically years of famine following years of abundance. This duality of abundance followed by scarcity is a recurring theme in biblical narratives, emphasizing the need for wisdom and preparedness.<p><b>withered, thin, and scorched by the east wind.</b><br>The description of the heads of grain as "withered, thin, and scorched" paints a vivid picture of devastation and lack. The east wind, known as the "sirocco" or "khamsin," is a hot, dry wind from the desert that can cause significant damage to crops in the Near East. This natural phenomenon is historically and geographically accurate, as such winds are known to affect agriculture in Egypt and surrounding regions. The imagery of the east wind is also used elsewhere in Scripture to symbolize destruction or divine judgment, such as in <a href="/exodus/10-13.htm">Exodus 10:13</a>, where the east wind brings the plague of locusts upon Egypt. This serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty over nature and history, and the need for reliance on divine wisdom, as exemplified by Joseph's role in interpreting the dream and advising Pharaoh.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/pharaoh.htm">Pharaoh</a></b><br>The ruler of Egypt who had troubling dreams that needed interpretation.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/joseph.htm">Joseph</a></b><br>A Hebrew man, sold into slavery, who rose to prominence in Egypt due to his God-given ability to interpret dreams.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a></b><br>The land where these events take place, a powerful ancient civilization.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_east_wind.htm">The East Wind</a></b><br>A harsh, dry wind from the desert, often symbolizing destruction or judgment in biblical literature.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_seven_thin_heads_of_grain.htm">The Seven Thin Heads of Grain</a></b><br>Part of Pharaoh's dream, representing a period of famine.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_dreams.htm">God's Sovereignty in Dreams</a></b><br>God uses dreams to communicate His plans and purposes. We should be attentive to how God might speak to us today, whether through Scripture, prayer, or other means.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/preparation_and_wisdom.htm">Preparation and Wisdom</a></b><br>Joseph's interpretation of the dream led to practical steps to prepare for the coming famine. We should seek God's wisdom in planning and preparing for future challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_judgment.htm">The Reality of Judgment</a></b><br>The east wind symbolizes judgment and hardship. It serves as a reminder of the consequences of sin and the importance of repentance and obedience to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_provision_in_times_of_need.htm">God's Provision in Times of Need</a></b><br>Despite the coming famine, God provided a way for Egypt and surrounding nations to survive through Joseph's leadership. Trust in God's provision even in difficult times.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_faithful_servants.htm">The Role of Faithful Servants</a></b><br>Joseph's faithfulness and integrity positioned him to be used by God for a greater purpose. Our faithfulness in small things can lead to greater responsibilities and opportunities to serve God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_41.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 41</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_7_thin_cows_eat_7_healthy_cows.htm">Genesis 41:1-7: How is it scientifically or naturally possible for seven emaciated cows to devour seven healthy cows?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_proverbs_25_23_meteorologically_accurate.htm">Proverbs 25:23 - Is the claim that a north wind brings rain in ancient Israel scientifically accurate or an example of outdated meteorological belief?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_isaiah_41_2-3_align_with_history.htm">Isaiah 41:2-3: How can the text's claim of a conqueror from the east align with historical records that challenge or contradict specific military campaigns?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_egypt's_governor_handle_food_sales.htm">Why would the governor of Egypt personally handle these seemingly minor food transactions without delegation (Genesis 42:6)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/genesis/41.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(23) <span class= "bld">Withered.</span>--This word occurs only in this place. Its meaning is <span class= "ital">stony</span>, that is, the grains were shrivelled and hard like bits of grit.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/41-23.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">After them,</span><br /><span class="heb">אַחֲרֵיהֶֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(’a·ḥă·rê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_310.htm">Strong's 310: </a> </span><span class="str2">The hind or following part</span><br /><br /><span class="word">seven other</span><br /><span class="heb">שֶׁ֣בַע</span> <span class="translit">(še·ḇa‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7651.htm">Strong's 7651: </a> </span><span class="str2">Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number</span><br /><br /><span class="word">heads of grain</span><br /><span class="heb">שִׁבֳּלִ֔ים</span> <span class="translit">(šib·bo·lîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7641.htm">Strong's 7641: </a> </span><span class="str2">A stream, an ear of grain, a branch</span><br /><br /><span class="word">sprouted—</span><br /><span class="heb">צֹמְח֖וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(ṣō·mə·ḥō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6779.htm">Strong's 6779: </a> </span><span class="str2">To sprout, spring up</span><br /><br /><span class="word">withered,</span><br /><span class="heb">צְנֻמ֥וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(ṣə·nu·mō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6798.htm">Strong's 6798: </a> </span><span class="str2">To dry up, harden</span><br /><br /><span class="word">thin,</span><br /><span class="heb">דַּקּ֖וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(daq·qō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1851.htm">Strong's 1851: </a> </span><span class="str2">Crushed, small, thin</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and scorched</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁדֻפ֣וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(šə·ḏu·p̄ō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - feminine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7710.htm">Strong's 7710: </a> </span><span class="str2">To scorch, blight</span><br /><br /><span class="word">by the east wind.</span><br /><span class="heb">קָדִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(qā·ḏîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6921.htm">Strong's 6921: </a> </span><span class="str2">The fore, front part, the East</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/41-23.htm">Genesis 41:23 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/41-23.htm">Genesis 41:23 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/41-23.htm">Genesis 41:23 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/41-23.htm">Genesis 41:23 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/41-23.htm">Genesis 41:23 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/41-23.htm">Genesis 41:23 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/41-23.htm">Genesis 41:23 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/41-23.htm">Genesis 41:23 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/41-23.htm">Genesis 41:23 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/41-23.htm">Genesis 41:23 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/41-23.htm">OT Law: Genesis 41:23 And behold seven heads of grain withered (Gen. 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