Genesis 41:24

And the thin ears devoured the seven good ears: and I told this unto the magicians; but there was none that could declare it to me.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 41:24

BSB
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."
AKJV
And the thin ears devoured the seven good ears: and I told this to the magicians; but there was none that could declare it to me.
CPDV
And they devoured the beauty of the first. I explained this dream to the interpreters, and there is no one who can unfold it."
ERV
and the thin ears swallowed up the seven good ears: and I told it unto the magicians; but there was none that could declare it to me.
NHEB
And the seven thin heads of grain swallowed up the seven good heads of grain. And I told it to the magicians, but no one could tell me its meaning."
SMT
And the thin ears will swallow the seven good ears: and I spake to the sacred scribes, and there was none announcing to me.

Commentary for Genesis 41:24

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Overview of Genesis 41:24
Summary
Withered grain consumes healthy grain, remaining unexplained
Place
Egypt
Event
Dream consumes advisors' understanding
Estimated Time Period
c. 1900 BC
Category
Narrative