Genesis 41:26 akjv — The seven good cows are seven years; and the seven good ears are seven years: the dream is one.

American King James Version

"The seven good cows are seven years; and the seven good ears are seven years: the dream is one. "

— Genesis 41:26, American King James Version

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Genesis 41 — Context

23

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

24

And the thin ears devoured the seven good ears: and I told this to the magicians; but there was none that could declare it to me. ¶

25

And Joseph said to Pharaoh, The dream of Pharaoh is one: God has showed Pharaoh what he is about to do.

26

The seven good cows are seven years; and the seven good ears are seven years: the dream is one.

27

And the seven thin and ill favored cows that came up after them are seven years; and the seven empty ears blasted with the east wind shall be seven years of famine.

28

This is the thing which I have spoken to Pharaoh: What God is about to do he shows to Pharaoh.

29

Behold, there come seven years of great plenty throughout all the land of Egypt:

Genesis 41:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 41:26 say?
Genesis 41:26 in the American King James Version reads: “The seven good cows are seven years; and the seven good ears are seven years: the dream is one. ”
Where is Genesis 41:26 in the Bible?
Genesis 41:26 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 41, verse 26.
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 41:26.
What translation should I read Genesis 41:26 in?
Genesis 41:26 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 41:26?
Genesis 41:26 reads (AKJV): “The seven good cows are seven years; and the seven good ears are seven years: the dream is one. ” 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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