Genesis 41:18

And, behold, there came up out of the river seven kine, fatfleshed and well favoured; and they fed in a meadow:

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Other Translations for Genesis 41:18

BSB

when seven cows, well-fed and sleek, came up from the river and began to graze among the reeds.

AKJV

And, behold, there came up out of the river seven cows, fat and well favored; and they fed in a meadow:

CPDV

and seven cows climbed up from the river, exceedingly beautiful and full of flesh. And they grazed in a pasture of a marshy greenery.

ERV

and, behold, there came up out of the river seven kine, fatfleshed and well favoured; and they fed in the reed-grass:

NHEB

And look, there came up out of the river seven cows, fat and sleek, and they grazed among the reeds.

SMT

And behold, from the river came up seven heifers, fat of flesh and fair of form, and they will feed in marsh grass.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 41:18

AndbeholdtherecameupH5927VerboutoftheriverH2975Noun Masculine sevenH7651Noun kineH6510Noun Feminine fatfleshedH1320Noun Masculine andH1277Adjective wellH3303Adjective favouredH8389Noun MasculineandtheyfedH7462VerbinameadowH260Noun Masculine

Commentary for Genesis 41:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 41:18

Summary

Seven healthy cattle emerge from river

Place

Egypt

Event

Healthy cattle appear in dream

Estimated Time Period

c. 1900 BC