Genesis 41:19 net — Then seven other cows came up after them; they were scrawny, very bad-looking, and lean. I had never seen such bad-look…

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"Then seven other cows came up after them; they were scrawny, very bad-looking, and lean. I had never seen such bad-looking cows as these in all the land of Egypt!"

— Genesis 41:19, NET Bible

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Genesis 41 — Context

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Joseph replied to Pharaoh,“It is not within my power, but God will speak concerning the welfare of Pharaoh.”

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Then Pharaoh said to Joseph,“In my dream I was standing by the edge of the Nile.

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Then seven fat and fine-looking cows were coming up out of the Nile, and they grazed in the reeds.

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Then seven other cows came up after them; they were scrawny, very bad-looking, and lean. I had never seen such bad-looking cows as these in all the land of Egypt!

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The lean, bad-looking cows ate up the seven fat cows.

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When they had eaten them, no one would have known that they had done so, for they were just as bad-looking as before. Then I woke up.

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I also saw in my dream seven heads of grain growing on one stalk, full and good.

Genesis 41:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 41:19 say?
Genesis 41:19 in the NET Bible reads: “Then seven other cows came up after them; they were scrawny, very bad-looking, and lean. I had never seen such bad-looking cows as these in all the land of Egypt!”
Where is Genesis 41:19 in the Bible?
Genesis 41:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 41, verse 19.
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 41:19.
What translation should I read Genesis 41:19 in?
Genesis 41:19 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 41:19?
Genesis 41:19 reads (NET): “Then seven other cows came up after them; they were scrawny, very bad-looking, and lean. I had never seen such bad-looking cows as these in all the land of Egypt!” 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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