Genesis 41:2 describes the seven cows of Pharaoh's dream, the symbol that Joseph identifies as seven years in the main verse.

Genesis 41:5 recounts the seven ears of grain from the second dream, the other symbol Joseph interprets as the same seven years.

Genesis 41:29 explains the outcome: seven years of great plenty, directly following the identification of the symbols as years.

Genesis 41:47 confirms the interpretation: the seven plentiful years arrive, fulfilling Joseph's prophecy.

Genesis 41:53 marks the end of the seven plentiful years, completing the fulfillment of Joseph's interpretation.

Genesis 40:12 shows the same interpretive pattern: branches represent days; here cows/grains represent years.

Genesis 40:18 parallels this dream-interpretation method: three baskets represent three days, just as cows/grains represent years.