And he fell asleep and dreamed a second time. And behold, seven ears of grain, plump and good, were growing on one stalk.
Observe, 1. The delay of Joseph's enlargement. It was not till the end of two full years (Gen 41:1); so long he waited after he had entrusted the chief butler with his case and began to have some prospect of relief. Note, We have need of patience, not only bearing, but waiting, patience. Joseph lay in prison until the time that his word came, Psa 105:19.
Commenting on Genesis 41:1-8
And he slept, and dreamed the second time,.... He fell asleep again quickly, and dreamed another dream the same night, and to the same purpose, being much of the like kind with the former: and, behold, seven ears of corn came up upon one stalk, rank and good; which were very uncommon even in those fruitful countries; though Dr.
And he slept and dreamed the second time: and, behold, seven ears of corn came up upon one stalk, rank and good. (b) All these means God used to deliver his servant, and to bring him into favour and authority.