Genesis 41:28

What does Genesis 41:28 mean?

A plain-English look at Genesis 41:28 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

That is the thing which I spake unto Pharaoh: what God is about to do he hath showed unto Pharaoh.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

This is the thing which I have spoken unto Pharaoh: What God is about to do he sheweth unto Pharaoh.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

That is the thing which I spake unto Pharaoh: what God is about to do he hath showed unto Pharaoh.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

As I said to Pharaoh before, God has made clear to him what he is about to do.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

this <FI>is<Fi> the thing which I have spoken unto Pharaoh: That which God is doing, he hath shewn Pharaoh.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Which shall be fulfilled in this order.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

This is the word which I have spoken to Pharaoh: whatGod is about to do he has let Pharaoh see.

Context

v.27And the seven lean and ill-favored kine that came up after them are seven years, and also the seven empty ears blasted with the east wind; they shall be seven years of famine.

v.28This passage

v.29Behold, there come seven years of great plenty throughout all the land of Egypt:

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Genesis 41:25

    And Joseph said unto Pharaoh, The dream of Pharaoh is one: what God is about to do he hath declared unto Pharaoh.

  • Genesis 41:16

    And Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, It is not in me: God will give Pharaoh an answer of peace.

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