Genesis 41:16 web — Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, "It isn't in me. God will give Pharaoh an answer of peace."

World English Bible

"Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, "It isn't in me. God will give Pharaoh an answer of peace.""

— Genesis 41:16, World English Bible

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Genesis 41 — Context

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It happened, as he interpreted to us, so it was: he restored me to my office, and he hanged him."

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Then Pharaoh sent and called Joseph, and they brought him hastily out of the dungeon. He shaved himself, changed his clothing, and came in to Pharaoh.

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Pharaoh said to Joseph, "I have dreamed a dream, and there is no one who can interpret it. I have heard it said of you, that when you hear a dream you can interpret it."

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Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, "It isn't in me. God will give Pharaoh an answer of peace."

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Pharaoh spoke to Joseph, "In my dream, behold, I stood on the brink of the river:

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and behold, there came up out of the river seven cattle, fat and sleek. They fed in the marsh grass,

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and behold, seven other cattle came up after them, poor and very ugly and thin, such as I never saw in all the land of Egypt for ugliness.

Genesis 41:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 41:16 say?
Genesis 41:16 in the World English Bible reads: “Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, "It isn't in me. God will give Pharaoh an answer of peace."”
Where is Genesis 41:16 in the Bible?
Genesis 41:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 41, verse 16.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 41:16.
What translation should I read Genesis 41:16 in?
Genesis 41:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 41:16?
Genesis 41:16 reads (WEB): “Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, "It isn't in me. God will give Pharaoh an answer of peace."” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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