richmahn_en_tn/gen/41/27.md

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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.

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

This is used to emphasize what Joseph says next. AT: "Pay attention to what I am saying"

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)

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