The seven thin, scrawny cows that came up later and the seven thin heads of grain, withered by the east wind, represent seven years of famine.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century
  1. יאר ye'or — “river, canal,” mostly applied to the Nile. Some suppose the word to be Coptic.
  2. אחוּ 'āch…
John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And the seven thin and ill favoured cattle that came up after
them [are] seven years

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

God's time for the enlargement of his people is the fittest time. If the chief butler had obtained Joseph's release from prison, he probably would …