Genesis 41:1

“And it came to pass at the end of two full years, that Pharaoh dreamed: and, behold, he stood by the river.”

"And it came to pass at the end of two full years, that Pharaoh dreamed: and, behold, he stood by the river." - Genesis 41:1
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What does Genesis 41:1 mean?

Genesis 41:1 (KJV) reads: "And it came to pass at the end of two full years, that Pharaoh dreamed: and, behold, he stood by the river." This verse is part of the larger context of the story of Joseph, who was sold into slavery by his brothers, and eventually rose to become a…

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Dreams on the Banks of Destiny

In the book of Genesis, chapter 41, verse 1, we encounter a pivotal moment in the life of Joseph that changes the course of history for Egypt and indeed for the world. The King James Version states: "And it came to pass at the end of two full years, that Pharaoh dreamed: and…

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A Prayer for Divine Revelations in Times of Waiting

O Lord God, Creator of the heavens and the earth, we come before You with humble hearts, seeking Your divine guidance and wisdom. As we reflect upon the story of Joseph in Egypt, particularly the verse from Genesis 41:1, "And it came to pass at the end of two full years, that…

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Genesis 41:1 - "And it came to pass at the end of two full years, that Pharaoh dreamed: and, behold, he stood by the river."
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Genesis 41:41 - "And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, See, I have set thee over all the land of Egypt."
Genesis 41:47 - "And in the seven plenteous years the earth brought forth by handfuls."
Genesis 36:41 - "Duke Aholibamah, duke Elah, duke Pinon,"
Genesis 41:53 - "¶ And the seven years of plenteousness, that was in the land of Egypt, were ended."
Genesis 41:37 - "¶ And the thing was good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of all his servants."
Genesis 41:31 - "And the plenty shall not be known in the land by reason of that famine following; for it shall be very grievous."
Genesis 41:29 - "Behold, there come seven years of great plenty throughout all the land of Egypt:"
Genesis 41:6 - "And, behold, seven thin ears and blasted with the east wind sprung up after them."
Genesis 41:2 - "And, behold, there came up out of the river seven well favoured kine and fatfleshed; and they fed in a meadow."
Genesis 41:26 - "The seven good kine are seven years; and the seven good ears are seven years: the dream is one."
Genesis 41:23 - "And, behold, seven ears, withered, thin, and blasted with the east wind, sprung up after them:"
Genesis 41:20 - "And the lean and the ill favoured kine did eat up the first seven fat kine:"
Genesis 41:16 - "And Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, It is not in me: God shall give Pharaoh an answer of peace."
Genesis 41:32 - "And for that the dream was doubled unto Pharaoh twice; it is because the thing is established by God, and God will shortly bring it to pass."
Genesis 41:52 - "And the name of the second called he Ephraim: For God hath caused me to be fruitful in the land of my affliction."
Genesis 41:22 - "And I saw in my dream, and, behold, seven ears came up in one stalk, full and good:"
Genesis 41:18 - "And, behold, there came up out of the river seven kine, fatfleshed and well favoured; and they fed in a meadow:"
Genesis 41:17 - "And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, In my dream, behold, I stood upon the bank of the river:"
Genesis 41:7 - "And the seven thin ears devoured the seven rank and full ears. And Pharaoh awoke, and, behold, it was a dream."
Genesis 41:9 - "¶ Then spake the chief butler unto Pharaoh, saying, I do remember my faults this day:"
Genesis 41:10 - "Pharaoh was wroth with his servants, and put me in ward in the captain of the guard's house, both me and the chief baker:"
"And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, See, I have set thee over all the land of Egypt." - Genesis 41:41
Genesis 41:49 - "And Joseph gathered corn as the sand of the sea, very much, until he left numbering; for it was without number."
Genesis 41:38 - "And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the Spirit of God is?"
Genesis 41:57 - "And all countries came into Egypt to Joseph for to buy corn; because that the famine was so sore in all lands."