Genesis 41:21 asv — and when they had eaten them up, it could not be known that they had eaten them; but they were still ill-favored, as at…

American Standard Version

"and when they had eaten them up, it could not be known that they had eaten them; but they were still ill-favored, as at the beginning. So I awoke. "

— Genesis 41:21, American Standard Version

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Genesis 41 — Context

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and, behold, there came up out of the river seven kine, fat-fleshed and well-favored: and they fed in the reed-grass:

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and, behold, seven other kine came up after them, poor and very ill-favored and lean-fleshed, such as I never saw in all the land of Egypt for badness:

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and the lean and ill-favored kine did eat up the first seven fat kine:

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and when they had eaten them up, it could not be known that they had eaten them; but they were still ill-favored, as at the beginning. So I awoke.

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And I saw in my dream, and, behold, seven ears came up upon one stalk, full and good:

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and, behold, seven ears, withered, thin, and blasted with the east wind, sprung up after them:

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and the thin ears swallowed up the seven good ears: and I told it unto the magicians; but there was none that could declare it to me.

Genesis 41:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 41:21 say?
Genesis 41:21 in the American Standard Version reads: “and when they had eaten them up, it could not be known that they had eaten them; but they were still ill-favored, as at the beginning. So I awoke. ”
Where is Genesis 41:21 in the Bible?
Genesis 41:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 41, verse 21.
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 41:21.
What translation should I read Genesis 41:21 in?
Genesis 41:21 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 41:21?
Genesis 41:21 reads (ASV): “and when they had eaten them up, it could not be known that they had eaten them; but they were still ill-favored, as at the beginning. So I awoke. ” 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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