Genesis 41:27

Contemporary English Version 1995

The seven skinny, ugly cows that came up later also stand for seven years, as do the seven bad heads of grain that were scorched by the desert wind. The dreams mean there will be seven years when there won't be enough grain.

Cross References

2 Kings 8:1

Elisha told the woman whose son he had brought back to life, “The Lord has warned that there will be no food here for seven years. Take your family and go live somewhere else for a while.”

Genesis 41:3

Then seven ugly, skinny cows came up out of the river and

Genesis 41:26

The seven good cows stand for seven years, and so do the seven good heads of grain.