Genesis 41:17

17 The king said, "I dreamed that I was standing on the bank of the Nile,

Genesis 41:17 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 41:17

And Pharaoh said unto Joseph
Relating both his dreams in a more ample manner, though to the same purpose, than before related: in my dream, behold, I stood upon the bank of the river;
the river Nile, where he could have a full sight of what were after presented to his view.

Genesis 41:17 In-Context

15 The king said to him, "I have had a dream, and no one can explain it. I have been told that you can interpret dreams."

16 Joseph answered, "I cannot, Your Majesty, but God will give a favorable interpretation."

17 The king said, "I dreamed that I was standing on the bank of the Nile,

18 when seven cows, fat and sleek, came up out of the river and began feeding on the grass.

19 Then seven other cows came up which were thin and bony. They were the poorest cows I have ever seen anywhere in Egypt.