Common English Bible

Genesis 41:12-18 Common English Bible (CEB)

12. A young Hebrew man, a servant of the commander of the royal guard, was with us. We described our dreams to him, and he interpreted our dreams for us, giving us an interpretation for each dream.

13. His interpretations came true exactly: Pharaoh restored me to my position but hanged him."

14. So Pharaoh summoned Joseph, and they quickly brought him from the dungeon. He shaved, changed clothes, and appeared before Pharaoh.

15. Pharaoh said to Joseph, "I had a dream, but no one could interpret it. Then I heard that when you hear a dream, you can interpret it."

16. Joseph answered Pharaoh, "It’s not me. God will give Pharaoh a favorable response."

17. So Pharaoh said to Joseph, "In my dream I was standing on the bank of the Nile.

18. In front of me, seven fattened, stout cows climbed up out of the Nile and grazed on the reeds.