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Genesis 41:1
ESV After two whole years, Pharaoh dreamed that he was standing by the Nile,
NIV When two full years had passed, Pharaoh had a dream: He was standing by the Nile,
NASB Now it happened at the end of two full years that Pharaoh had a dream, and behold, he was standing by the Nile.
CSB At the end of two years Pharaoh had a dream: He was standing beside the Nile,
NLT Two full years later, Pharaoh dreamed that he was standing on the bank of the Nile River.
KJV And it came to pass at the end of two full years, that Pharaoh dreamed: and, behold, he stood by the river.

What does Genesis 41:1 mean?

The prior chapter ended with Joseph still imprisoned (Genesis 39:20) despite successfully interpreting dreams for his fellow prisoners (Genesis 40:20–22). The surviving servant, the Pharaoh's cupbearer, failed to mention Joseph's unfair treatment (Genesis 40:14–15) and his talents (Genesis 40:23). As a result, Joseph languishes in prison for another two years. God's presence with His people does not always mean we will escape hard times (John 16:33). It does mean He will sustain us through those times (Genesis 39:21).

"Pharaoh" is the title given to the ruler of Egypt. Two years after restoring his cupbearer and executing his baker, Pharaoh has a complicated prophetic dream in which he found himself standing by the Nile. He will see seven healthy cows consumed by seven starving cows (Genesis 41:2–4). This will be followed by a second dream, repeating the same events, this time with ears of grain (Genesis 41:5–7).
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