Genesis 41:17 cpdv — Therefore, Pharaoh explained what he had seen: “I thought myself to be standing on the bank of a river,

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Therefore, Pharaoh explained what he had seen: “I thought myself to be standing on the bank of a river, "

— Genesis 41:17, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 41 — Context

14

Immediately, by the king’s authority, Joseph was led out of prison, and they shaved him. And changing his apparel, they presented him to him.

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And he said to him, “I have seen dreams, and there is no one who can unfold them. I have heard that you are very wise at interpreting these.”

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Joseph responded, “Apart from me, God will respond favorably to Pharaoh.”

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Therefore, Pharaoh explained what he had seen: “I thought myself to be standing on the bank of a river,

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and seven cows climbed up from the river, exceedingly beautiful and full of flesh. And they grazed in a pasture of a marshy greenery.

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And behold, there followed after these, another seven cows, with such deformity and emaciation as I had never seen in the land of Egypt.

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These devoured and consumed the first,

Genesis 41:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 41:17 say?
Genesis 41:17 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Therefore, Pharaoh explained what he had seen: “I thought myself to be standing on the bank of a river, ”
Where is Genesis 41:17 in the Bible?
Genesis 41:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 41, verse 17.
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 41:17.
What translation should I read Genesis 41:17 in?
Genesis 41:17 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 41:17?
Genesis 41:17 reads (CPDV): “Therefore, Pharaoh explained what he had seen: “I thought myself to be standing on the bank of a river, ” 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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