Genesis 41:49 kjv — And Joseph gathered corn as the sand of the sea, very much, until he left numbering; for it was without number.

King James Version

"And Joseph gathered corn as the sand of the sea, very much, until he left numbering; for it was without number."

— Genesis 41:49, King James Version

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Genesis 41 — Context

46

And Joseph was thirty years old when he stood before Pharaoh king of Egypt. And Joseph went out from the presence of Pharaoh, and went throughout all the land of Egypt.

47

And in the seven plenteous years the earth brought forth by handfuls.

48

And he gathered up all the food of the seven years, which were in the land of Egypt, and laid up the food in the cities: the food of the field, which was round about every city, laid he up in the same.

49

And Joseph gathered corn as the sand of the sea, very much, until he left numbering; for it was without number.

50

And unto Joseph were born two sons before the years of famine came, which Asenath the daughter of Poti–pherah priest of On bare unto him.

51

And Joseph called the name of the firstborn Manasseh: For God, said he, hath made me forget all my toil, and all my father’s house.

52

And the name of the second called he Ephraim: For God hath caused me to be fruitful in the land of my affliction.

Genesis 41:49 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 41:49 say?
Genesis 41:49 in the King James Version reads: “And Joseph gathered corn as the sand of the sea, very much, until he left numbering; for it was without number.”
Where is Genesis 41:49 in the Bible?
Genesis 41:49 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 41, verse 49.
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 41:49.
What translation should I read Genesis 41:49 in?
Genesis 41:49 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 41:49?
Genesis 41:49 reads (KJV): “And Joseph gathered corn as the sand of the sea, very much, until he left numbering; for it was without number.” 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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