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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, 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)