Genesis 41:4 bbe — And the seven thin cows made a meal of the seven fat cows. Then Pharaoh came out of his sleep.

Bible in Basic English

"And the seven thin cows made a meal of the seven fat cows. Then Pharaoh came out of his sleep."

— Genesis 41:4, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 41 — Context

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Now after two years had gone by, Pharaoh had a dream; and in his dream he was by the side of the Nile;

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And out of the Nile came seven cows, good-looking and fat, and their food was the river-grass.

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And after them seven other cows came out of the Nile, poor-looking and thin; and they were by the side of the other cows.

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And the seven thin cows made a meal of the seven fat cows. Then Pharaoh came out of his sleep.

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But he went to sleep again and had a second dream, in which he saw seven heads of grain, full and good, all on one stem.

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And after them came up seven other heads, thin and wasted by the east wind.

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And the seven thin heads made a meal of the good heads. And when Pharaoh was awake he saw it was a dream.

Genesis 41:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 41:4 say?
Genesis 41:4 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the seven thin cows made a meal of the seven fat cows. Then Pharaoh came out of his sleep.”
Where is Genesis 41:4 in the Bible?
Genesis 41:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 41, verse 4.
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 41:4.
What translation should I read Genesis 41:4 in?
Genesis 41:4 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 41:4?
Genesis 41:4 reads (BBE): “And the seven thin cows made a meal of the seven fat cows. Then Pharaoh came out of his sleep.” 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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