Genesis 41:26

26 The seven good cows are seven years. And the seven good heads of grain are seven years. Both dreams mean the same thing.

Genesis 41:26 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 41:26

The seven good kine [are] seven years
Signify seven years, and these years of plenty, as appears from the antithesis in ( Genesis 41:26 ) : and the seven good ears [are] seven years;
signify the same: the dream [is] one;
for though the seven good kine were seen in one dream, the seven good ears in another, yet both dreams were one as to signification.

Genesis 41:26 In-Context

24 "The thin heads of grain swallowed up the seven good heads. I told my dreams to the magicians. But none of them could explain them to me."

25 Then Joseph said to Pharaoh, "Both of Pharaoh's dreams have the same meaning. God has shown Pharaoh what he is about to do.

26 The seven good cows are seven years. And the seven good heads of grain are seven years. Both dreams mean the same thing.

27 "The seven thin, ugly cows that came up later are seven years. So are the seven worthless heads of grain that were dried up by the east wind. They are seven years when there won't be enough food.

28 "It's exactly as I said to Pharaoh. God has shown Pharaoh what he's about to do.