# General Information:

Joseph continues his interpretation of Pharaoh's dreams

# thin and undesirable cows

"skinny and weak cows." See how you translated a similar phrase in [Genesis 41:3](./01.md).

# seven thin heads scorched by the east wind

This can be stated in active form. AT: "seven thin heads of grain scorched because of the hot wind from the east" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# That is the thing which I spoke to Pharaoh ... revealed to Pharaoh

Joseph speaks to Pharaoh in the third person. This is a way of showing respect. It can be stated in second person. AT: "These events will happen just as I have told you ... revealed to you, Pharaoh" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])

# he has revealed

"he has made known"

# Look, seven

"Pay attention, because what I am about to say is both true and important: seven"

# seven years of great abundance will come throughout all the land of Egypt

This speaks about the years of abundance as if time is something that travels and comes to a place. AT: "there will be seven years in which there will be plenty of food throughout the land of Egypt" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/cow]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/biblicaltimeyear]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/famine]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/names/pharaoh]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/god]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/reveal]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/names/egypt]]