Genesis 41:28 bbe — As I said to Pharaoh before, God has made clear to him what he is about to do.

Bible in Basic English

"As I said to Pharaoh before, God has made clear to him what he is about to do."

— Genesis 41:28, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 41 — Context

25

Then Joseph said, These two dreams have the same sense: God has made clear to Pharaoh what he is about to do.

26

The seven fat cows are seven years, and the seven good heads of grain are seven years: the two have the same sense.

27

The seven thin and poor-looking cows who came up after them are seven years; and the seven heads of grain, dry and wasted by the east wind, are seven years when there will be no food.

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As I said to Pharaoh before, God has made clear to him what he is about to do.

29

Seven years are coming in which there will be great wealth of grain in Egypt;

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And after that will come seven years when there will not be enough food; and the memory of the good years will go from men's minds; and the land will be made waste by the bad years;

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And men will have no memory of the good time because of the need which will come after, for it will be very bitter.

Genesis 41:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 41:28 say?
Genesis 41:28 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “As I said to Pharaoh before, God has made clear to him what he is about to do.”
Where is Genesis 41:28 in the Bible?
Genesis 41:28 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 41, verse 28.
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 41:28.
What translation should I read Genesis 41:28 in?
Genesis 41:28 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 41:28?
Genesis 41:28 reads (BBE): “As I said to Pharaoh before, God has made clear to him what he is about to do.” 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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