Genesis 41:3 nasb — Then behold, seven other cows came up after them from the Nile, ugly and gaunt, and they stood by the other cows on the…

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"Then behold, seven other cows came up after them from the Nile, ugly and gaunt, and they stood by the other cows on the bank of the Nile."

— Genesis 41:3, NASB

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Genesis 41 — Context

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Now it happened at the end of two full years that Pharaoh had a dream, and behold, he was standing by the Nile.

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And lo, from the Nile there came up seven cows, sleek and fat; and they grazed in the marsh grass.

3

Then behold, seven other cows came up after them from the Nile, ugly and gaunt, and they stood by the other cows on the bank of the Nile.

4

The ugly and gaunt cows ate up the seven sleek and fat cows. Then Pharaoh awoke.

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He fell asleep and dreamed a second time; and behold, seven ears of grain came up on a single stalk, plump and good.

6

Then behold, seven ears, thin and scorched by the east wind, sprouted up after them.

Genesis 41:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 41:3 say?
Genesis 41:3 in the NASB reads: “Then behold, seven other cows came up after them from the Nile, ugly and gaunt, and they stood by the other cows on the bank of the Nile.”
Where is Genesis 41:3 in the Bible?
Genesis 41:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 41, verse 3.
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 41:3.
What translation should I read Genesis 41:3 in?
Genesis 41:3 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 41:3?
Genesis 41:3 reads (NASB): “Then behold, seven other cows came up after them from the Nile, ugly and gaunt, and they stood by the other cows on the bank of the Nile.” 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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