Genesis 41:2
41:1 And it came to pass at the end of two full years, that Pharaoh dreamed: and, behold, he stood by the river.And, behold, there came up out of the river seven well favoured kine and fatfleshed; and they fed in a meadow.
KJV
Behold, there came up out of the river seven cattle, sleek and fat, and they fed in the marsh grass.
And, behold, there came up out of the river seven well favoured kine and fatfleshed; and they fed in a meadow.
And, behold, there came up out of the river seven well favored cows and fat; and they fed in a meadow.
What does Genesis 41:2 mean?
Genesis 41:2 is a verse in the book of Genesis, in the Old Testament. In the original Hebrew, key words include עָלָה (ʻâlâh), יְאֹר (yᵉʼôr), שֶׁבַע (shebaʻ). It connects to 1 cross-referenced passage elsewhere in Scripture.
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And, behold, there came up out of the river seven kine, fatfleshed and well favoured; and they fed in a meadow:
Genesis 41:3And, behold, seven other kine came up after them out of the river, ill favoured and leanfleshed; and stood by the other kine upon the brink of the river.
Genesis 41:4And the ill favoured and leanfleshed kine did eat up the seven well favoured and fat kine. So Pharaoh awoke.
1 Samuel 17:42And when the Philistine looked about, and saw David, he disdained him: for he was but a youth, and ruddy, and of a fair countenance.
2 Samuel 14:27And unto Absalom there were born three sons, and one daughter, whose name was Tamar: she was a woman of a fair countenance.
Genesis 12:11And it came to pass, when he was come near to enter into Egypt, that he said unto Sarai his wife, Behold now, I know that thou art a fair woman to look upon:
Genesis 29:17Leah was tender eyed; but Rachel was beautiful and well favoured.
Genesis 39:6And he left all that he had in Joseph's hand; and he knew not ought he had, save the bread which he did eat. And Joseph was a goodly person, and well favoured.
Frequently asked questions
What does Genesis 41:2 say?
Genesis 41:2 (King James Version) reads: "And, behold, there came up out of the river seven well favoured kine and fatfleshed; and they fed in a meadow."
Is Genesis 41:2 in the Old or New Testament?
Genesis 41:2 is in the Old Testament of the Bible, in the book of Genesis.
Who wrote the book of Genesis?
The book of Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses.
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