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Pharaoh's Dream Word Search for Kids (Easy, Medium and Hard)

Free printable Pharaoh's Dream word search in three levels, from 6 big words across and down to 16 words in every direction. Answer keys included.

Preschool–Grade 5 · Medium

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Ages: Preschool (3–5), Early Elementary (K–2), Upper Elementary (3–5)
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 10 minutes
Scripture: Genesis 41:1–40
Bible story: Pharaoh's Dream

Use this word search after you teach Pharaoh's Dream (Genesis 41:1–40).

The story: Pharaoh dreamed that seven fat kine were eaten up by seven leanfleshed kine, and seven good ears of corn were devoured by seven thin ears, and none of the magicians could interpret it. The chief butler remembered Joseph, and he was brought hastily out of the dungeon. Joseph said, "It is not in me: God shall give Pharaoh an answer of peace," and told him seven years of great plenty would come, then seven years of famine. Pharaoh set Joseph over his house, for there was "none so discreet and wise as thou art."

Talk about it: Big idea: God gives wisdom, Give God the glory, God has a plan. Which word from the puzzle reminds you most of the story?

Three levels: easy (ages 4–6) has 6 big words that go only across and down; medium (grades K–2) has 10 words that also go diagonally; hard (grades 3–5) has 16 words that go every direction, even backwards. Each downloads with or without an answer key.

The Bible story

Pharaoh dreamed that seven fat kine were eaten up by seven leanfleshed kine, and seven good ears of corn were devoured by seven thin ears, and none of the magicians could interpret it. The chief butler remembered Joseph, and he was brought hastily out of the dungeon. Joseph said, "It is not in me: God shall give Pharaoh an answer of peace," and told him seven years of great plenty would come, then seven years of famine. Pharaoh set Joseph over his house, for there was "none so discreet and wise as thou art." Read the whole story in Genesis 41:1–40 (KJV).

Memory verse: "And Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, It is not in me: God shall give Pharaoh an answer of peace." (Genesis 41:16, KJV). It is printed on every level.

Words to find

Easy (ages 4–6, 6 words): Pharaoh, Joseph, Dream, Kine, Seven and River.
Medium (grades K–2, 10 words): Pharaoh, Joseph, Dream, Kine, Corn, Seven, Plenty, Famine, Butler and River.
Hard (grades 3–5, 16 words): Pharaoh, Joseph, Dream, Kine, Corn, Seven, Plenty, Famine, Butler, River, Magicians, Dungeon, Meadow, Stalk, Egypt and Raiment.

The words come from the story in Genesis 41:1–40 (KJV). Before kids start, read the words aloud together and ask where each one is in the story.

Answer keys

Each level downloads two ways: the puzzle on its own, or with a second page that shows the answer (every word circled in red). Print the key for helpers, or let kids check their own work.

More for Pharaoh's Dream: Pharaoh's Dream Sunday school lesson, crossword and maze.

Frequently asked questions

What ages are these Pharaoh's Dream word searches for?

The easy one (6 big words, across and down) is for ages 4–6, the medium one (10 words, with diagonals) for kindergarten to 2nd grade, and the hard one (16 words in every direction, even backwards) for 3rd to 5th grade.

Is there an answer key?

Yes. Every level downloads with or without its answer key, which circles each word in red.

Are these word searches free?

Yes. Print as many as you need for your church, school or home. Please don't resell them.

What words are in the Pharaoh's Dream word search?

The easy level has Pharaoh, Joseph, Dream, Kine, Seven and River. The medium and hard levels add more words from Genesis 41:1–40 (KJV); the full lists are on this page.