Genesis 41:31 nasb — "So the abundance will be unknown in the land because of that subsequent famine; for it will be very severe.

NASB

""So the abundance will be unknown in the land because of that subsequent famine; for it will be very severe."

— Genesis 41:31, NASB

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Genesis 41 — Context

28

"It is as I have spoken to Pharaoh: God has shown to Pharaoh what He is about to do.

29

"Behold, seven years of great abundance are coming in all the land of Egypt;

30

and after them seven years of famine will come, and all the abundance will be forgotten in the land of Egypt, and the famine will ravage the land.

31

"So the abundance will be unknown in the land because of that subsequent famine; for it will be very severe.

32

"Now as for the repeating of the dream to Pharaoh twice, it means that the matter is determined by God, and God will quickly bring it about.

33

"Now let Pharaoh look for a man discerning and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt.

34

"Let Pharaoh take action to appoint overseers in charge of the land, and let him exact a fifth of the produce of the land of Egypt in the seven years of abundance.

Genesis 41:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 41:31 say?
Genesis 41:31 in the NASB reads: “"So the abundance will be unknown in the land because of that subsequent famine; for it will be very severe.”
Where is Genesis 41:31 in the Bible?
Genesis 41:31 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 41, verse 31.
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 41:31.
What translation should I read Genesis 41:31 in?
Genesis 41:31 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 41:31?
Genesis 41:31 reads (NASB): “"So the abundance will be unknown in the land because of that subsequent famine; for it will be very severe.” 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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