Genesis 41:21

“And when they had eaten them up, it could not be known that they had eaten them; but they were still ill favoured, as at the beginning. So I awoke.”

"And when they had eaten them up, it could not be known that they had eaten them; but they were still ill favoured, as at the beginning. So I awoke." - Genesis 41:21
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What does Genesis 41:21 mean?

Genesis 41:21 (KJV) reads: "And when they had eaten them up, it could not be known that they had eaten them; but they were still ill favored, as at the beginning. So I awoke." This verse is part of the story of Joseph, who was sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and…

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The Illusion of Abundance: A Reflection on Genesis 41:21

The story of Joseph in the book of Genesis is one filled with dreams, trials, and eventual triumph. Among the many moments that define Joseph’s journey, Genesis 41:21 stands out as a significant reflection on the themes of plenty and scarcity. The verse reads: "And when they had…

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A Prayer for Restoration and Transformation

Heavenly Father, As I come before You in humble adoration, I am reminded of the powerful lessons encapsulated in Genesis 41:21, where it is stated, "And when they had eaten them up, it could not be known that they had eaten them; but they were still ill favoured, as at the…

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Genesis 41:21 - "And when they had eaten them up, it could not be known that they had eaten them; but they were still ill favoured, as at the beginning. So I awoke."
Genesis 41:41 and make pharaoh black
Genesis 24-41
Genesis 41:41-42 focus on signet ring
Genesis 41:41 - "And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, See, I have set thee over all the land of Egypt."
Genesis 41:47 - "And in the seven plenteous years the earth brought forth by handfuls."
Genesis 36:41 - "Duke Aholibamah, duke Elah, duke Pinon,"
Genesis 41:53 - "¶ And the seven years of plenteousness, that was in the land of Egypt, were ended."
Job 41:21 - "His breath kindleth coals, and a flame goeth out of his mouth."
Ezekiel 41:21 - "The posts of the temple were squared, and the face of the sanctuary; the appearance of the one as the appearance of the other."
Genesis 41:37 - "¶ And the thing was good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of all his servants."
Genesis 41:31 - "And the plenty shall not be known in the land by reason of that famine following; for it shall be very grievous."
Genesis 41:29 - "Behold, there come seven years of great plenty throughout all the land of Egypt:"
Genesis 21-21
Genesis 41:6 - "And, behold, seven thin ears and blasted with the east wind sprung up after them."
Joshua 21:41 - "All the cities of the Levites within the possession of the children of Israel were forty and eight cities with their suburbs."
Genesis 41:2 - "And, behold, there came up out of the river seven well favoured kine and fatfleshed; and they fed in a meadow."
Genesis 41:26 - "The seven good kine are seven years; and the seven good ears are seven years: the dream is one."
Genesis 41:23 - "And, behold, seven ears, withered, thin, and blasted with the east wind, sprung up after them:"
Isaiah 41:21 - "Produce your cause, saith the LORD; bring forth your strong reasons, saith the King of Jacob."
Genesis 41:20 - "And the lean and the ill favoured kine did eat up the first seven fat kine:"
Genesis 41:16 - "And Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, It is not in me: God shall give Pharaoh an answer of peace."
Genesis 41:52 - "And the name of the second called he Ephraim: For God hath caused me to be fruitful in the land of my affliction."
Genesis 41:32 - "And for that the dream was doubled unto Pharaoh twice; it is because the thing is established by God, and God will shortly bring it to pass."
Genesis 41:22 - "And I saw in my dream, and, behold, seven ears came up in one stalk, full and good:"
Genesis 41:18 - "And, behold, there came up out of the river seven kine, fatfleshed and well favoured; and they fed in a meadow:"
Genesis 41:1 - "And it came to pass at the end of two full years, that Pharaoh dreamed: and, behold, he stood by the river."
Genesis 41:17 - "And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, In my dream, behold, I stood upon the bank of the river:"
Genesis 41:9 - "¶ Then spake the chief butler unto Pharaoh, saying, I do remember my faults this day:"