10 Pharaoh was once angry with his servants, and he imprisoned me and the chief baker in the house of the captain of the guard. (41:33-36). But that is not what happens. Troubled, he seeks their interpretation. Here the Torah repeats the dream because that is precisely the tactic which Pharaoh chooses in order to test his magicians and the various proposers of solutions. The next morning Pharʹaoh calls his wise men and tells them the things that he has dreamed. After Yosef finishes explaining the dreams, and before Pharaoh's exclamation of appreciation, the Torah writes: "The matter was good in the eyes of Pharaoh and IN THE EYES OF ALL HIS SERVANTS" (41:37). Pharaoh should appoint officials over the land, and set aside a fifth portion of the land of Egypt during the seven years of plenty... And the food shall be a surety for the land for the seven years of famine which will come upon the land of Egypt, such that the land shall not be cut off for reason of famine." Moreover, Yosef is on the bottom rung of the Egyptian social ladder - not only is he a foreigner (clearly identified as a Hebrew, as is clear from the words of Potiphar's wife - "a Hebrew man"), but he has been sold into slavery. How can Yosef be so certain that Pharaoh will accept his interpretation and not reject it outright, as he had the suggestions of the magicians? It will be the aim of this shiur to understand why ultimately it was Yosef's interpretation which Pharaoh was prepared to accept despite the fact that, as we have mentioned, there were people in Egypt officially recognized as professionals in this field. How did Yosef gather the audacity to say such a thing? 7 withered ears of corn eating 7 full ones. The chief baker’s dream was that he would be hanged in three days. Yosef, too, relates to this false detail and his interpretation is incorrect. The chief butler’s dream was interpreted that he would go back to being Pharaoh’s butler in three days. Do you know who they are? The two problems we have raised - Pharaoh's conviction as to the veracity of Yosef's interpretation and Yosef's seemingly impertinent proposal (with Pharaoh's consequent excitement and enthusiasm) - are interconnected. In this particular instance they are unsuccessful in interpreting the dream. Say: God gave these dreams to Pharaoh so Pharaoh would know what was about to happen. Rashi brings an example of a solution proposed by the magicians (quoting the Midrash Bereishit Rabba, chapter 89): "They said, You will give birth to seven daughters and you will bury all seven of them." Listen to Pharaoh's Dream Explained by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Michael Damian & "Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" 1993 Los Angeles Cast, 18 Shazams. And nevertheless this slave dares to propose political suggestions to the king - suggestions pertaining to the social order and system of rule; suggestions which he is not asked to make and which extend far beyond mere interpretation of the dreams. A Pharaoh story, a Pharaoh story. When Pharaoh's around, then you get down on the ground. He finds Joseph, and brings him to Pharaoh. In the encounter between Yosef and Pharaoh, in this context, the Torah proposes an almost unimaginable contrast: Yosef, lower than anyone else in the whole of Egypt (a foreign slave who is also a criminal), meets with Pharaoh who has dreamed a dream about the very center of Egyptian power. The two dreams in prison - that of the baker and that of the butler. Bekanntester Song ist der Titel Any Dream Will Do / Wie vom Traum verführt, der am Anfang des Stückes (gesungen von Joseph) die Rückblende in die eigentliche Handlung einleitet und später noch einmal als Duett zwischen Joseph und der Erzählerin das große Finale einleitet. Guitar Ukulele Piano. Do you know why? Joseph told Pharaoh that both dreams had the same meaning. Tell me your dreams.” (Gen 40:6-8) The cupbearer explained his strange dream first. In fact, Pharaoh's praise in itself presents a problem: Even if Yosef has correctly interpreted the dreams, for what reason does Pharaoh enthuse to such a degree and see in him a person who has contact with the Divine ("Is there to be found such a person, in whom the Divine spirit rests?")? What impressed the servants, and why are we informed of it? Before addressing that problem, let us add another. 3. Pharaoh told Joseph about the seven fat cows and the seven skinny cows. 2. In den Jahren 20032005 kam es zu einem zweiten West-End-Revival, als sich eine langjährige … Then there will be seven years when very little food will grow.’ Read 41:54-56. was there, or wasn't there, a famine in Egypt? Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – Pharaoh's Dream Explained Lyrics. These changes were Pharaoh's secret, and he used them to see who would correctly interpret the dreams and who would be led astray by these incorrect details. Do you remember reading about that? Whenever the Torah repeats at length a description which has already been given, we need to analyze the repetition carefully, because the very fact of the repetition itself apparently plays an important role in the story. TERMS OF USE 1. at the end of two full years--It is not certain whether these years are reckoned from the beginning of Joseph's imprisonment, or from the events described in the preceding chapter--most likely the latter.What a long time for Joseph to experience the sickness of hope deferred! Down at the other end of the scale. It should be emphasized that Pharaoh apparently understood that this was no regular dream but rather a Divine message, which caused "his spirit to be troubled." Genesis 41:1-24.PHARAOH'S DREAM. Then I saw seven very thin and bony cows. Pharaoh's Dreams Explained Joseph Seven years of bumper crops are on their way Years of plenty, endless wheat and toms of hay Your farms will boom, there won't be room To store the surplus food you grow After that, the future doesn't look so bright Egypt's luck will change completely overnight And famine's hand will stalk the land With food an all-time low CHAPTER 41. Pharaoh's butler remembers Joseph, who was able to interpret his dream when they were in prison together. And the thin ones ate up the fat cows. It is no simple matter for such a crime to be forgiven (and in Egypt, of course, everyone believes Potiphar's wife rather than the despised slave), and so Yosef is thrown into the dungeon. There is no way of knowing whether word ever got back to Joseph regarding the outcome. Starring Michael Damian as JosephI own nothing; all copyrights go to their respective owners. What did the dreams mean? Thus it means that Joseph is the one who is able to divine the mind of God. Now this criminal, a slave from a foreign land, is taken and asked to propose an interpretation of the dream of the king of Egypt himself. “These are the Words that Moshe Spoke” What did Moshe wish to receive at the beginning of his grand oration? They were just as ugly as at the beginning : More details of the dream come with the second telling. Such obvious emphasis on the fact that the events take place at the river immediately connects this dream with Egypt's power, such that the combination presents the epitome of Egyptian culture and art - Pharaoh, who considers himself a demi-god, dreams of the river which itself is considered a god. And Pharaoh told Joseph about the second dream where seven healthy pieces of grain were swallowed up by seven thin, dry pieces of grain. This is a most serious crime, involving not only immorality but also - perhaps even worse, in Egyptian eyes - ingratitude towards his master. Sometimes we wonder why God allows bad things to happen on a large scale; but often warnings go unheeded or misunderstood because God’s agents are unheeded or unavailable. And the bounty shall not be known in the land because of that famine afterwards, for it shall be most severe." Was there hunger or was there bread? Tuning: E A D G B E. Author andrewshore52 [pro] 10. 2. Pharaoh's two dreams - the seven cows and the seven sheaves. Download this story and read about Joseph, whom God used to save an entire nation. Joseph recognizes his brothers, but they do not recognize him. Let’s see. The appearance of the "seven lean cows" can indeed be changed: "And the food shall be for a surety for the land for the seven years of famine which shall come to the land of Egypt, and the land shall not be cut off for famine." Pharaoh’s Dreams, Deliverance From Egypt to Israel’s First King, Israel’s First King to Captivity in Babylon, Captivity in Babylon to Rebuilding of Jerusalem’s Walls, Jesus’ Resurrection to Paul’s Imprisonment, Publication download options The Torah itself emphasizes the method which Pharaoh employed. So Joseph can see that it is God who has sent him down to Egypt, and for a good reason. 1. Why, they are his 10 older brothers! E. 1. Then there will be seven years when very little food will grow.’, So Joseph tells Pharʹaoh: ‘Choose a wise man and put him in charge of collecting food during the seven good years. Chazal assume that the magicians, too, attempted to solve the riddle of Pharaoh's dreams, but he did not accept their explanations. In what way, then, is Yosef's solution different from the interpretation of any other dream? It is reasonable to assume that from time to time Pharaoh accepted interpretations and explanations offered by his magicians. It is because Joseph has grown older, and he is dressed in a different kind of clothes. 9 Then the chief cupbearer said to Pharaoh, “Today I am reminded of my shortcomings. What do you think Joseph does? 2. What two things did Pharaoh dream of? ", When Pharaoh recounts the dream he says, "And the lean and bad cows consumed the first, healthy cows, and when they were inside them it could not be known that they had been consumed, for their appearance was as bad as it had been at first; and I woke up. But a second before Pharaoh signals to his servants to haul the slave back to his prison cell, Yosef continues and, to the astonishment of all present, proposes a reorganization of the Egyptian national economy as a means of dealing with the years of famine! This is the significance of the two sets of cows standing side by side on the banks of the river. In this week's parasha we read of Pharaoh's two dreams. 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Gelman z"l, Alei Etzion 18 - Dedicated in loving memory of Faye and Leon Kronitz z"l, Lea Steinlauf z"l, Thomas David Spitzer z"l, SALT - Motzaei Shabbat, December 24, 2016. Pharaoh saw himself as a descendant of the gods (see Yechezkel 29:3 - "Behold, I am upon you, Pharaoh, king of Egypt...who says, 'My river is my own, and I have made it for myself.'"). Last edit on Apr 10, 2020. In Pharaoh's description of the dream the last part is omitted: "And behold, from the river arose seven cows... and behold, seven other cows arose after them." If the dream is from God, then God must intend for the dream to be explained. Their father Jacob has sent them to Egypt because they were running out of food back home in Caʹnaan. This assumption seems reasonable enough, since magicians at that time were "professionals" who received a regular salary from the king and whose job included advice and counsel in situations such as these. Compare the aspects of the Pharaoh dreams explained in today's shiur to the dreams of the Egyptian ministers in last week's parasha (39:9-22). Was this info helpful? review questions . Others explained that he would conquer and then lose seven countries. Das Musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat wurde 1968 von Andrew Lloyd Webber (Musik) und Tim Rice (Buch, Texte) verfasst. It should be borne in mind that part of the job of a magician involved interpretation of dreams, and the king must have experienced incidents in the past where interpretations offered by various magicians had not come to pass. Then one night Pharʹaoh has two very special dreams, and he wonders what they mean. Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - Pharaohs Dream Explained chords by Misc Soundtrack. After offering his interpretation, and before Pharaoh even responds and says whether Yosef's interpretation pleases him or not, Yosef goes on to suggest a practical treatment for the problem that is going to arise according to his own interpretation of the dream. Next to Pharʹaoh, Joseph becomes the most important man in Egypt. How does this highlight the "hidden detail" of the dream, as explained in today's shiur? It seems that Pharaoh's magicians all fell into the trap he had laid for them and based their interpretations of the dream on the fact that the lean cows grew no fatter after consuming the healthy cows, or suggested interpretations which ignored the image of the two sets of cows standing side by side. And the dream itself emphasizes the Nile river, which symbolizes the rich Egyptian economy, and which also apparently embodied a religious presence: "And Pharaoh dreamed, and behold, he was standing BY THE RIVER. Do you see him sleeping there? … 4. Not only is he a foreign slave in Egypt, but he is suspected of having attempted to seduce the wife of his trusting master. Listen to Pharaoh's Dream Explained (Originally Performed by Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat) [Karaoke] - Single by Musical Creations Karaoke on Apple Music. These dreams are recounted to Yosef, who here encounters a third example of what seems to be a set structure and formula for dreams - they come in pairs: 1. This suggestion - hinted at in the original dream - invalidates the false detail which Pharaoh added of his own accord, and therefore Pharaoh is left amazed: "And Pharaoh said to his servants, Is there a man such as this, in whom the Divine spirit rests?!" There will be a stage, Yosef informs Pharaoh, where it will be possible to place the years of plenty parallel to the years of famine - before the years of famine devour and consume the years of bounty. That’s because the matter has been firmly decided by God. Then the people will not starve during the following seven bad years when very little food will grow.’. And Pharaoh awoke, and, behold, [it was] a dream." When Pharaoh had his two dreams (Genesis ch. 26 The seven good kine are seven years; and the seven good ears are seven years: the dream is one. 3. Pharaoh dreams some nightmarish dreams - 7 fat cows being consumed by 7 sick, starving ones, and then 7 fat ears of corn being consumed by 7 blasted, meager ones. The challenge now passes on to the shoulders of this criminal slave incarcerated in an Egyptian jail. However, Pharaoh was not satisfied until Joseph came along and offered his divinely inspired interpretation. Pharaoh's dreams, located in our parasha, are particularly interesting because of the drama which surrounds them. Daniel 2 has a lot in common with the experience of Joseph more than a thousand years before. No mention is made of the two sets of cows standing side by side before the lean ones consume the fat ones. The cupbearer has not remembered him. Chords. Copyright © 2021 Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania. Prayer Yosef begins interpreting the dream and it appears for a moment as though he, too, is going to fall into the trap: "And seven years of famine will follow them, and all the bounty of the land of Egypt will be forgotten, and the famine will consume the land. Joseph says to Pharʹaoh: ‘The two dreams mean the same thing. In his hand he held Pharaoh’s cup, and he filled the cup with juice from those delicious grapes. Would you like to contribute? Genesis 41: Pharaoh's Dreams. Joseph finds himself in prison, but when he is able to interpret Pharaoh's dream, he is suddenly placed as second in command of all Egypt. Hence we may assume that they presented their various explications but that Pharaoh rejected them. Pharaoh, Joseph, all of Egypt, eventually Joseph's family. Joseph remembers that when he was a boy he dreamed about his brothers coming to bow down to him. famine would follow plenty How does he go about this? How did the ministers know that Yosef's explanation was "good" (39:16)? 26 The seven good kine are seven years; and the seven good ears are seven years: the dream is one. In his dream he saw three branches full of ripe, juicy grapes. When Yosef arrives to solve the riddle of the dream, Pharaoh repeats his description, with the addition ("And their appearance was as bad as it had been at first"), and once again omits the two sets of cows standing side by side. In dealing with a dream of such significance Pharaoh did not wish to leave the solution in the hands of any interpreter who appeared sufficiently creative; he wanted to be sure of the correct interpretation. Listen to Pharaoh's Dream Explained by Original Broadway Cast of 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat', 44 Shazams, featuring on Classic Broadway Essentials Apple Music playlist. Thus the king knew that all of their solutions were to be rejected. In other words, the years of bounty have the power to save Egypt from the years of famine - in complete contrast to the false detail supplied by Pharaoh. Pharaoh's butler remembers Joseph, who was able to interpret his dream when they were in prison together. In this encounter it is fairly easy to imagine the feelings of fright on the part of Yosef and those of disdain on the part of Pharaoh and his magicians. He was confident in his interpretations of their dreams. If the dream can’t be explained then it isn’t from God. Joseph told Pharaoh that God is the one giving the answers to the dreams. 4. Now the cupbearer at last remembers Joseph. Yosef's own two dreams - the sheaves of corn and the stars. If we compare the description of the dreamas Pharaoh dreamed it with his description of it to Yosef, we find that they are greatly similar. Or, in the terminology of the dream, even after the seven years of famine come and consume the seven years of bounty, it will indeed be known that those years of bounty preceded them. III. According to the Midrash, some said that the dreams were hinting that Pharaoh would have seven daughters born to him and these seven would die shortly thereafter. TWO years pass, and Joseph is still in prison. Perhaps it was completely unnecessary. My Book of Bible Stories, Audio download options There also Yosef makes a suggestion (though it seems to be based on nothing in the dream). And it’s because God will do it soon.” - Genesis 41:29-32. Was there hunger or was there bread? This suggestion is a good and sensible one in its own right, but quite surprising considering the context. But would these solutions then have made them, in his eyes, people in whom the Divine spirit rested? Song information for Pharaoh's Dreams Explained - on AllMusic. Joseph, by means of his trust in the Lord, is able to interpret the dreams, and Pharaoh … Read 41:54-56. was there, or wasn't there, a famine in Egypt? Pharaoh told them his dreams, but no one could interpret them for him. JOSEPH: Seven years of bumper crops are on their way Years of plenty, endless wheat and tons of hay Your farms will boom, there won't b Eight years later, during the famine, Joseph sees some men coming. The Torah repeats it twice for emphasis: "And it could not be known that they had been consumed / for their appearance was as bad as it had been at first.". This dream disturbed Pharaoh greatly, and he felt that something was being hinted at, but he himself was unable to decode the meaning of the hint. This is the intent of Pharaoh’s comment to him now. How many years of feast and famine were coming? The genuine interpreter of such a dream would certainly know how to distinguish between the crux of the message and an insignificant detail, between the dream itself and Pharaoh's personal additions, between what was related and the hidden message. Rechov HaYeshiva 1, Alon Shevut, Gush Etzion 9043300. Pharaoh said they were the ugliest cows he had ever seen! 3. He told him about the seven healthy cows that were eaten up by the seven skinny cows. This is the significance of the two sets of cows standing side by side on the banks of the river. "And now let Pharaoh find a wise and clever person and place him in charge of the land of Egypt. And he chooses Joseph to collect the food, and to store it up. "And Pharaoh awoke, and, behold, it was a dream": Not a real fact, but a dream. But they are not able to tell him the meaning of his dreams. Praise God, that we serve the God of miracles, the God of the unexpected. And behold, from THE RIVER rose seven cows... And behold, seven more cows rose after them from THE RIVER... and they stood next to the cows on the banks of THE RIVER.". Life is an adventure. Yes No. The seven fat cows and the seven full heads of grain mean seven years, and the seven thin cows and the seven thin heads of grain mean seven more years. (An outstanding example of this rule is the Torah's repetition of the story of Eliezer, Avraham's servant, at the well when he recounts the story before Rivka's family.) 17 - In my dream The dream was explained in verse 1-7..25 And Joseph said unto Pharaoh, The dream of Pharaoh is one: God hath shewed Pharaoh what he is about to do. Such a solution precludes the image of the healthy cows standing next to the lean cows, since if the daughters were to die, they could not simultaneously be alive and so the two images could not exist TOGETHER. Then he put the cup in Pharaoh’s own hand. 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