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And Joseph went throughout the land of Egypt. <a href="/nlt/genesis/41.htm">New Living Translation</a> Then Pharaoh gave Joseph a new Egyptian name, Zaphenath-paneah. He also gave him a wife, whose name was Asenath. She was the daughter of Potiphera, the priest of On. So Joseph took charge of the entire land of Egypt. <a href="/esv/genesis/41.htm">English Standard Version</a> And Pharaoh called Joseph’s name Zaphenath-paneah. And he gave him in marriage Asenath, the daughter of Potiphera priest of On. So Joseph went out over the land of Egypt. <a href="/bsb/genesis/41.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Pharaoh gave Joseph the name Zaphenath-paneah, and he gave him Asenath daughter of Potiphera, priest of On, to be his wife. And Joseph took charge of all the land of Egypt. <a href="/kjv/genesis/41.htm">King James Bible</a> And Pharaoh called Joseph's name Zaphnathpaaneah; and he gave him to wife Asenath the daughter of Potipherah priest of On. And Joseph went out over all the land of Egypt. <a href="/nkjv/genesis/41.htm">New King James Version</a> And Pharaoh called Joseph’s name Zaphnath-Paaneah. And he gave him as a wife Asenath, the daughter of Poti-Pherah priest of On. So Joseph went out over all the land of Egypt. <a href="/nasb_/genesis/41.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then Pharaoh named Joseph Zaphenath-paneah; and he gave him Asenath, the daughter of Potiphera priest of On, to be his wife. And Joseph went out over the land of Egypt. <a href="/nasb/genesis/41.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then Pharaoh named Joseph Zaphenath-paneah; and he gave him Asenath, the daughter of Potiphera priest of On, as his wife. And Joseph went forth over the land of Egypt. <a href="/nasb77/genesis/41.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then Pharaoh named Joseph Zaphenath-paneah; and he gave him Asenath, the daughter of Potiphera priest of On, as his wife. And Joseph went forth over the land of Egypt. <a href="/lsb/genesis/41.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then Pharaoh named Joseph Zaphenath-paneah; and he gave him Asenath, the daughter of Potiphera priest of On, as a wife. And Joseph went forth over the land of Egypt. <a href="/amp/genesis/41.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then Pharaoh named Joseph Zaphenath-paneah; and he gave him Asenath, the daughter of Potiphera, priest of On (Heliopolis in Egypt), as his wife. And Joseph went out over all the land of Egypt [to inspect and govern it]. <a href="/csb/genesis/41.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Pharaoh gave Joseph the name Zaphenath-paneah and gave him a wife, Asenath daughter of Potiphera, priest at On. And Joseph went throughout the land of Egypt. <a href="/hcsb/genesis/41.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Pharaoh gave Joseph the name Zaphenath-paneah and gave him a wife, Asenath daughter of Potiphera, priest at On. And Joseph went throughout the land of Egypt. <a href="/asv/genesis/41.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Pharaoh called Joseph's name Zaphenath-paneah; and he gave him to wife Asenath, the daughter of Poti-phera priest of On. And Joseph went out over the land of Egypt. <a href="/cev/genesis/41.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> He gave Joseph the Egyptian name Zaphenath Paneah. And he let him marry Asenath, the daughter of Potiphera, a priest in the city of Heliopolis. Joseph traveled all over Egypt. <a href="/erv/genesis/41.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Pharaoh called Joseph's name Zaphenath-paneah; and he gave him to wife Asenath the daughter of Poti-phera priest of On. And Joseph went out over the land of Egypt. <a href="/gwt/genesis/41.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Pharaoh named Joseph Zaphenathpaneah and gave him Asenath as his wife. She was the daughter of Potiphera, priest from the city of On. Joseph traveled around Egypt. <a href="/isv/genesis/41.htm">International Standard Version</a> Pharaoh also changed Joseph's name to Zaphenath-paneah and gave Asenath, daughter of Potiphera, the priest of On, to him as his wife. And that's how Joseph gained authority over the land of Egypt. <a href="/msb/genesis/41.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Pharaoh gave Joseph the name Zaphenath-paneah, and he gave him Asenath daughter of Potiphera, priest of On, to be his wife. And Joseph took charge of all the land of Egypt. <a href="/net/genesis/41.htm">NET Bible</a> Pharaoh gave Joseph the name Zaphenath-Paneah. He also gave him Asenath daughter of Potiphera, priest of On, to be his wife. So Joseph took charge of all the land of Egypt. <a href="/nheb/genesis/41.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Pharaoh called Joseph?s name Zaphenath-Paneah. And he gave him Asenath the daughter of Potiphera, priest of On, as a wife. So Joseph went out through the land of Egypt. <a href="/wbt/genesis/41.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Pharaoh called Joseph's name Zaphnath-paaneah; and he gave him for a wife Asenath the daughter of Poti-pherah priest of On: and Joseph went over all the land of Egypt. <a href="/web/genesis/41.htm">World English Bible</a> Pharaoh called Joseph’s name Zaphenath-Paneah. He gave him Asenath, the daughter of Potiphera priest of On as a wife. Joseph went out over the land of Egypt. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/genesis/41.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and Pharaoh calls Joseph’s name Zaphnath-Paaneah, and he gives to him Asenath daughter of Poti-Pherah, priest of On, for a wife, and Joseph goes out over the land of Egypt. <a href="/ylt/genesis/41.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and Pharaoh calleth Joseph's name Zaphnath-Paaneah, and he giveth to him Asenath daughter of Poti-Pherah, priest of On, for a wife, and Joseph goeth out over the land of Egypt. <a href="/slt/genesis/41.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Pharaoh will call Joseph's name Zaphnath-paaneah; and he will give to him Asenath, daughter of Poti-Pherah, priest of Ain, for a wife; and Joseph will go forth over the land of Egypt.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/genesis/41.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he turned his name, and called him in the Eyyptian tounge, The saviour of the world. And he gave him to wife Asenth the daughter of Putiphare priest of Heliopolis. Then Joseph went out to the land of Egypt: <a href="/cpdv/genesis/41.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And he changed his name and called him, in the Egyptian tongue: ‘Savior of the world.’ And he gave him as a wife, Asenath, the daughter of Potiphera, priest of Heliopolis. And so Joseph went out into the land of Egypt. <a href="/nabre/genesis/41.htm">New American Bible</a> Pharaoh also bestowed the name of Zaphenath-paneah on Joseph, and he gave him in marriage Asenath, the daughter of Potiphera, priest of Heliopolis. And Joseph went out over the land of Egypt. <a href="/nrsvce/genesis/41.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Pharaoh gave Joseph the name Zaphenath-paneah; and he gave him Asenath daughter of Potiphera, priest of On, as his wife. Thus Joseph gained authority over the land of Egypt.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/genesis/41.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then Pharaoh called Joseph's name Zaphnath-paaneah (because the hidden things were revealed to him); and he gave him to wife Asiath the daughter of Potipherah priest of On. And Joseph went throughout all the land of Egypt. <a href="/hpbt/genesis/41.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Pharaoh called the name of Yoseph, Tsaphnathpanakh, because hidden things were revealed to him, and he gave to him Asyath, daughter of Putiphara, Priest of Oun, as a wife, and Yoseph went out over all the land of Egypt.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/genesis/41.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And Pharaoh called Joseph's name Zaphenath-paneah; and he gave him to wife Asenath the daughter of Poti-phera priest of On. And Joseph went out over the land of Egypt.-- <a href="/sep/genesis/41.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Pharao called the name of Joseph, Psonthomphanech; and he gave him Aseneth, the daughter of Petephres, priest of Heliopolis, to wife. <a href="/parallel/genesis/41-45.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=10647" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/genesis/41.htm">Joseph Given Charge of Egypt</a> …44And Pharaoh declared to Joseph, “I am Pharaoh, but without your permission, no one in all the land of Egypt shall lift his hand or foot.” 45<a href="/hebrew/6547.htm" title="6547: p̄ar·‘ōh (N-proper-ms) -- A title of Eg. kings. Of Egyptian derivation; Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings.">Pharaoh</a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: way·yiq·rā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">gave</a> <a href="/hebrew/3130.htm" title="3130: yō·w·sêp̄ (N-proper-ms) -- Future of yacaph; let him add; Joseph, the name of seven Israelites.">Joseph</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: šêm- (N-msc) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">the name</a> <a href="/hebrew/6847.htm" title="6847: ṣā·p̄ə·naṯ The god speaks and he lives, Joseph's Eg. name. Of Egyptian derivation; Tsophnath-Paneach, Joseph's Egyptian name."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6847.htm" title="6847: pa‘·nê·aḥ (N-proper-ms) -- The god speaks and he lives, Joseph's Eg. name. Of Egyptian derivation; Tsophnath-Paneach, Joseph's Egyptian name.">Zaphenath-paneah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: way·yit·ten- (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">and he gave</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">him</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/621.htm" title="621: ’ā·sə·naṯ (N-proper-fs) -- Perhaps belonging to Neith, the wife of Joseph. Of Egyptian derivation; Asenath, the wife of Joseph.">Asenath</a> <a href="/hebrew/1323.htm" title="1323: baṯ- (N-fsc) -- Daughter. From banah; a daughter.">daughter</a> <a href="/hebrew/6319.htm" title="6319: pō·w·ṭîJoseph's father-in-law. Of Egyptian derivation; Poti-Phera, an Egyptian."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6319.htm" title="6319: p̄e·ra‘ (N-proper-ms) -- Joseph's father-in-law. Of Egyptian derivation; Poti-Phera, an Egyptian.">of Potiphera,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3548.htm" title="3548: kō·hên (N-msc) -- Priest. Active participle of kahan; literally, one officiating, a priest; also an acting priest.">priest</a> <a href="/hebrew/204.htm" title="204: ’ōn (N-proper-ms) -- A city in N. Eg. Or; On; of Egyptian derivation; On, a city of Egypt.">of On,</a> <a href="/hebrew/802.htm" title="802: lə·’iš·šāh (Prep-l:: N-fs) -- Woman, wife, female. Feminine of 'iysh or 'enowsh; irregular plural, nashiym; a woman.">to be his wife.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3130.htm" title="3130: yō·w·sêp̄ (N-proper-ms) -- Future of yacaph; let him add; Joseph, the name of seven Israelites.">And Joseph</a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: way·yê·ṣê (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">took charge</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">of all</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: ’e·reṣ (N-fsc) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">the land</a> <a href="/hebrew/4714.htm" title="4714: miṣ·rā·yim (N-proper-fs) -- A son of Ham, also his desc. and their country in N.W. Africa. Dual of matsowr; Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt.">of Egypt.</a> <div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/37-36.htm">Genesis 37:36</a> Meanwhile, the Midianites sold Joseph in Egypt to Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh and captain of the guard. <a href="/genesis/39-1.htm">Genesis 39:1</a> Meanwhile, Joseph had been taken down to Egypt, where an Egyptian named Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh and captain of the guard, bought him from the Ishmaelites who had taken him there. <a href="/genesis/45-8.htm">Genesis 45:8</a> Therefore it was not you who sent me here, but God, who has made me a father to Pharaoh—lord of all his household and ruler over all the land of Egypt. <a href="/genesis/50-20.htm">Genesis 50:20</a> As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish a day like this—to preserve the lives of many people. <a href="/exodus/1-8.htm">Exodus 1:8</a> Then a new king, who did not know Joseph, came to power in Egypt. <a href="/exodus/12-40.htm">Exodus 12:40</a> Now the duration of the Israelites’ stay in Egypt was 430 years. <a href="/psalms/105-21.htm">Psalm 105:21-22</a> He made him master of his household, ruler over all his substance, / to instruct his princes as he pleased and teach his elders wisdom. <a href="/acts/7-9.htm">Acts 7:9-10</a> Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt. But God was with him / and rescued him from all his troubles. He granted Joseph favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and all his household. <a href="/acts/7-18.htm">Acts 7:18</a> Then another king, who knew nothing of Joseph, arose over Egypt. <a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</a> And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. <a href="/1_samuel/2-7.htm">1 Samuel 2:7-8</a> The LORD sends poverty and wealth; He humbles and He exalts. / He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap. He seats them among princes and bestows on them a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the LORD’s, and upon them He has set the world. <a href="/1_kings/3-28.htm">1 Kings 3:28</a> When all Israel heard of the judgment the king had given, they stood in awe of him, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to administer justice. <a href="/daniel/2-48.htm">Daniel 2:48</a> Then the king promoted Daniel and gave him many generous gifts. He made him ruler over the entire province of Babylon and chief administrator over all the wise men of Babylon. <a href="/daniel/5-29.htm">Daniel 5:29</a> Then Belshazzar gave the command, and they clothed Daniel in purple, placed a gold chain around his neck, and proclaimed him the third highest ruler in the kingdom. <a href="/isaiah/19-11.htm">Isaiah 19:11</a> The princes of Zoan are mere fools; Pharaoh’s wise counselors give senseless advice. How can you say to Pharaoh, “I am one of the wise, a son of eastern kings”?</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Pharaoh called Joseph's name Zaphnathpaaneah; and he gave him to wife Asenath the daughter of Potipherah priest of On. And Joseph went out over all the land of Egypt.Zaphnath-paaneah.<a href="/luke/2-1.htm">Luke 2:1</a> And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.<a href="/acts/11-28.htm">Acts 11:28</a> And there stood up one of them named Agabus, and signified by the spirit that there should be great dearth throughout all the world: which came to pass in the days of Claudius Caesar.priest of.<a href="/genesis/14-18.htm">Genesis 14:18</a> And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God.<a href="/exodus/2-16.htm">Exodus 2:16</a> Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters: and they came and drew water, and filled the troughs to water their father's flock.<a href="/2_samuel/8-18.htm">2 Samuel 8:18</a> And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over both the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David's sons were chief rulers.Aven.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/27-27.htm">Ah</a> <a href="/genesis/46-20.htm">Asenath</a> <a href="/genesis/46-20.htm">As'enath</a> <a href="/genesis/46-20.htm">Asnath</a> <a href="/genesis/38-24.htm">Daughter</a> <a href="/genesis/41-44.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/genesis/41-44.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/genesis/41-42.htm">Joseph's</a> <a href="/genesis/34-12.htm">Marriage</a> <a href="/genesis/41-44.htm">Pharaoh</a> <a href="/genesis/46-20.htm">Potiphera</a> <a href="/genesis/46-20.htm">Poti-Phera</a> <a href="/genesis/46-20.htm">Potipherah</a> <a href="/genesis/46-20.htm">Poti-Pherah</a> <a href="/genesis/14-18.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/genesis/41-29.htm">Throughout</a> <a href="/genesis/39-19.htm">Wife</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/43-20.htm">Ah</a> <a href="/genesis/41-50.htm">Asenath</a> <a href="/genesis/41-50.htm">As'enath</a> <a href="/genesis/46-20.htm">Asnath</a> <a href="/genesis/41-50.htm">Daughter</a> <a href="/genesis/41-46.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/genesis/41-46.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/genesis/42-3.htm">Joseph's</a> <a href="/exodus/2-21.htm">Marriage</a> <a href="/genesis/41-46.htm">Pharaoh</a> <a href="/genesis/41-50.htm">Potiphera</a> <a href="/genesis/41-50.htm">Poti-Phera</a> <a href="/genesis/41-50.htm">Potipherah</a> <a href="/genesis/41-50.htm">Poti-Pherah</a> <a href="/genesis/41-50.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/genesis/41-46.htm">Throughout</a> <a href="/genesis/44-27.htm">Wife</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 41</div>1. <a href="/genesis/41-1.htm">Pharaoh has two dreams.</a> 9. <a href="/genesis/41-9.htm">Joseph interprets them.</a> 33. <a href="/genesis/41-33.htm">He gives Pharaoh counsel, and is highly advanced, and married.</a> 46. <a href="/genesis/41-46.htm">The seven years of plenty.</a> 50. <a href="/genesis/41-50.htm">He begets children.</a> 53. <a href="/genesis/41-53.htm">The famine begins.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/41.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/genesis/41.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Pharaoh gave Joseph the name Zaphenath-paneah The renaming of Joseph by Pharaoh signifies a change in status and identity, reflecting his new role in Egyptian society. In ancient cultures, names often held significant meaning and power. The name "Zaphenath-paneah" is believed to mean "God speaks, he lives" or "revealer of secrets," highlighting Joseph's God-given ability to interpret dreams. This act of renaming also parallels other biblical instances where individuals receive new names to signify divine purpose, such as Abram to Abraham and Jacob to Israel.and he gave him Asenath daughter of Potiphera, priest of On, to be his wife Asenath's marriage to Joseph integrates him into the Egyptian elite, as she is the daughter of Potiphera, a priest of On (Heliopolis), a major religious center dedicated to the sun god Ra. This union symbolizes Joseph's acceptance and assimilation into Egyptian culture while maintaining his Hebrew identity. The priestly connection underscores the importance of religious and political alliances in ancient Egypt. This marriage also prefigures the inclusion of Gentiles into God's covenant community, as seen in the New Testament.And Joseph took charge of all the land of Egypt Joseph's rise to power fulfills the dreams he had as a youth, where his family would bow to him, symbolizing his authority. His position as second-in-command to Pharaoh demonstrates God's providence and sovereignty, using Joseph to preserve many lives during the impending famine. This role as a savior of Egypt foreshadows Christ's redemptive work, where Jesus, like Joseph, is exalted to a position of authority to bring salvation. Joseph's administration of Egypt's resources also reflects wise stewardship and leadership principles found throughout Scripture.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/joseph.htm">Joseph</a> A Hebrew man who was sold into slavery by his brothers, rose to prominence in Egypt by interpreting Pharaoh's dreams, and was appointed as second-in-command over Egypt. 2. <a href="/topical/p/pharaoh.htm">Pharaoh</a> The ruler of Egypt who recognized Joseph's wisdom and discernment, elevating him to a position of great authority. 3. <a href="/topical/z/zaphenath-paneah.htm">Zaphenath-paneah</a> The Egyptian name given to Joseph by Pharaoh, which is often interpreted to mean "God speaks, and he lives" or "revealer of secrets." 4. <a href="/topical/a/asenath.htm">Asenath</a> The daughter of Potiphera, priest of On, given to Joseph as a wife. Her marriage to Joseph signifies his full integration into Egyptian society. 5. <a href="/topical/o/on.htm">On</a> An ancient city in Egypt, also known as Heliopolis, which was a center of worship for the sun god Ra. Potiphera, Asenath's father, was a priest here.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_providence.htm">God's Sovereignty and Providence</a> Joseph's rise to power in Egypt demonstrates God's sovereign plan and providence. Despite the hardships Joseph faced, God was orchestrating events for a greater purpose. <a href="/topical/i/integration_and_influence.htm">Integration and Influence</a> Joseph's marriage to Asenath and his new name signify his integration into Egyptian society. Christians are called to be in the world but not of it, influencing society while maintaining their faith. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_adversity.htm">Faithfulness in Adversity</a> Joseph remained faithful to God despite his circumstances. Believers are encouraged to trust God and remain faithful, knowing He is in control. <a href="/topical/c/cultural_engagement.htm">Cultural Engagement</a> Joseph's acceptance of an Egyptian name and wife shows his engagement with the culture while maintaining his identity. Christians can engage with culture without compromising their beliefs. <a href="/topical/g/god's_timing.htm">God's Timing</a> Joseph's account is a testament to God's perfect timing. Believers are reminded to trust in God's timing, even when it seems delayed.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_41.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 41</a> <a href="/q/what_does_zaphenath-paneah_mean.htm">What does Zaphenath-Paneah mean?</a> <a href="/q/who_served_as_priests_in_on.htm">Who served as priests in On?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_being_one_with_christ_mean.htm">What does Zaphenath-Paneah mean?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_of_hebrew_slave_as_egypt's_2nd.htm">Is there any archaeological evidence confirming a Hebrew slave rising to second-in-command in ancient Egypt (Genesis 45)? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/genesis/41.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(45) Zaphnath-paaneah.--This word also is Egyptian, and, fortunately, there is no Hebrew word of similar sound to suggest a false meaning. Canon Cook shows that it means "food of life," or "food of the living." The LXX. have Psonthom-phanek, which Jerome, on the authority of the Jews in Egypt, translates "saviour of the world." By "the world," would be meant the living, as in Canon Cook's explanation, which, in the sense of "he who feeds the world," or "the living," is the best exposition yet given. There is no authority for the supposition that the name means "revealer of secrets."Asenath.--?n Egyptian word signifying the "favourite of Neith," the Egyptian Minerva.Potipherah.--See Note on <a href="/genesis/39-1.htm" title="And Joseph was brought down to Egypt; and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him of the hands of the Ishmeelites, which had brought him down thither.">Genesis 39:1</a>.On.--This is also an Egyptian word, signifying the sun, whence in Hebrew the name of this city was Bethshemesh, house of the sun; in Greek, Heliopolis; and in Latin, Oppidum Solls. It was famous for its temple of Ra, the sun, destroyed at an early period by the Persians, but still remarkable for its ruins, among which is an obelisk covered with hieroglyphics of extreme antiquity. Several of the obelisks now at Rome were brought by the emperor Caligula from this spot. It is situated about six miles north-east of Cairo.A difficulty has been felt by some in a Hebrew shepherd being thus described as marrying the daughter of a priest of the sun; and also that Joseph, a worshipper of the One God, should ally himself with an idolater. But the elevation of a slave to high rank is not an uncommon occurrence in the East, especially as he might be of as good birth and education as his owner, slaves being obtained either by kidnapping, or by war. And a slave so raised to power, would not be likely to oppose his benefactor, nor would even a high priest refuse a daughter to the king's favourite, especially if, as appears to have been the case, he had first been raised to the priesthood. Joseph too, would rightly regard the whole matter as providential, and though he might not know for what exact purpose, as regards his race, he was thus exalted, there was noble work for him to do in saving Egypt from perishing by famine. The narrative throughout represents him as remaining true to the religion of his family (<a href="/context/genesis/41-51.htm" title="And Joseph called the name of the firstborn Manasseh: For God, said he, has made me forget all my toil, and all my father's house.">Genesis 41:51-52</a>; <a href="/genesis/42-18.htm" title="And Joseph said to them the third day, This do, and live; for I fear God:">Genesis 42:18</a>; <a href="/genesis/43-29.htm" title="And he lifted up his eyes, and saw his brother Benjamin, his mother's son, and said, Is this your younger brother, of whom you spoke to me? And he said, God be gracious to you, my son.">Genesis 43:29</a>; <a href="/genesis/45-5.htm" title="Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that you sold me here: for God did send me before you to preserve life.">Genesis 45:5</a>; <a href="/context/genesis/45-7.htm" title="And God sent me before you to preserve you a posterity in the earth, and to save your lives by a great deliverance.">Genesis 45:7-9</a>; <a href="/genesis/48-9.htm" title="And Joseph said to his father, They are my sons, whom God has given me in this place. And he said, Bring them, I pray you, to me, and I will bless them.">Genesis 48:9</a>; <a href="/context/genesis/1-19.htm" title="And the evening and the morning were the fourth day.">Genesis 1:19-20</a>; <a href="/genesis/1-24.htm" title="And God said, Let the earth bring forth the living creature after his kind, cattle, and creeping thing, and beast of the earth after his kind: and it was so.">Genesis 1:24</a>), but probably, on public occasions he would be required to attend at the religious solemnities of the Egyptian gods. We must remember, however, that their worship had not degenerated as yet into the miserable idolatry of later times, and that the Egyptian creed contained much primaeval truth, though in a corrupted form. Pharaoh himself, in <a href="/context/genesis/41-38.htm" title="And Pharaoh said to his servants, Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the Spirit of God is?">Genesis 41:38-39</a>, speaks as one that acknowledged a supreme God, and Joseph throughout freely used to him the name of Elohim. As for Asenath, no doubt Joseph would teach her higher views of the Deity, and make her acquainted with the religious hopes and destinies of the Abrahamic race. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/41.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 45. - And Pharaoh called Joseph's name Zaphnath-paaneah; - an Egyptian word, of which the most accredited interpretations are χονθομφανήχ (LXX); Salva-tor Mundi (Vulgate); "the Salvation of the World," answering to the Coptic P-sote-m-ph-eneh - P the article, sots salvation, m the sign of the genitive, ph the article, and eneh the world (Furst, Jablonsky, Rosellini, and others); "the Rescuer of the World" (Gesenius); "the Prince of the Life of the World" (Brugsch); "the Food of Life," or "the Food of the Living" (Canon Cook in 'Speaker's Commentary') - and he gave him to wife - cf. the act of Rhamp-sinitus, who gave his daughter in marriage to the son of an architect on account of his cleverness (Herod., 2:121) - Asenath - another Egyptian term, rendered Ἁσενέθ (LXX.), and explained by Egyptologers to mean, "She who is of Neith, i.e. the Minerva of the Egyptians" (Gesenius, Furst), "the Worshipper of Neith" (Jablousky), "the Favorite of Neith" (Canon Cook in 'Speaker's Commentary'), though by some authorities regarded as Hebrew (Pools in Smith's ' Dictionary,' art. Joseph) - the daughter of Potipherah - Potipherah ("devoted to the sun") - Potiphar (vide <a href="/genesis/39-1.htm">Genesis 39:1</a>). The name is very common on Egyptian monuments (Hengstenberg's 'Egypt and the Books of Moses,' p. 32) - priest - or prince (Onkelos.), as in <a href="/2_samuel/8-18.htm">2 Samuel 8:18</a>, where the word כֹּהֵן, as explained by <a href="/1_chronicles/18-17.htm">1 Chronicles 18:17</a>, means a principal minister of State, though the probability is that Poti-pherah belonged to the priestly caste in Egypt - of On - or Heliopolis, Ἡλιούπολις (LXX.), the name on the monuments being ta-Ra or pa-Ra, house of the sun. "The site of Heliopolis is still marked by the massive walls that surround it, and by a granite obelisk bearing the name of Osirtasen I., of the twelfth dynasty, dating about 3900 years ago" (Wilkinson in Rawlinson's 'Herod.,' 2. p. 8). The priests attached to the temple of the sun at Heliopolis enjoyed the reputation of being the most intelligent and cultured historians in Egypt (Herod., 2:3). That a priest's daughter should have married with a foreign shepherd may, have been distasteful to the prejudices of an intolerant priesthood (Bohlen), but in the case of Asenath and Joseph it was recommended by sundry powerful considerations. 1. Though a foreign shepherd, Joseph was a descendant of Abraham, whom a former Pharaoh had recognized and honored as a prince, and ' The Story of Saneha,' a hieratic papyrus belonging to the twelfth dynasty, shows that Eastern foreigners might even become sons-in-law to the most powerful potentates under the ancient empire (vide 'Records of the Past,' vol. 6. pp. 135-150). 2. Though a foreign shepherd, Joseph was at this time grand vizier of the realm, with absolute control of the lives and fortunes of its people (vide ver. 44). 3. Though a foreign shepherd, he was obviously a favorite of Pharaoh, who, besides being monarch of the realm, was the recognized head of the priestly caste, over whom, therefore, he exercised more than a merely external authority. . . . <a href="/commentaries/genesis/41-45.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Pharaoh פַרְעֹ֣ה (p̄ar·‘ōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6547.htm">Strong's 6547: </a> Pharaoh -- a title of Egypt kings gave וַיִּקְרָ֨א (way·yiq·rā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> To call, proclaim, read Joseph יוֹסֵף֮ (yō·w·sêp̄) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3130.htm">Strong's 3130: </a> Joseph -- 'he increases', a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites the name שֵׁם־ (šêm-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> A name Zaphenath-Paneah, פַּעְנֵחַ֒ (pa‘·nê·aḥ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6847.htm">Strong's 6847: </a> Zaphenath-paneah -- 'the god speaks and he lives', Joseph's Egyptian name and he gave וַיִּתֶּן־ (way·yit·ten-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set him ל֣וֹ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> Asenath אָֽסְנַ֗ת (’ā·sə·naṯ) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_621.htm">Strong's 621: </a> Asenath -- perhaps 'belonging to Neith', the wife of Joseph daughter בַּת־ (baṯ-) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1323.htm">Strong's 1323: </a> A daughter of Potiphera, פֶ֛רַע (p̄e·ra‘) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6319.htm">Strong's 6319: </a> Poti-Phera priest כֹּהֵ֥ן (kō·hên) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3548.htm">Strong's 3548: </a> Priest of On, אֹ֖ן (’ōn) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_204.htm">Strong's 204: </a> On -- a city in northern Egypt to be his wife. לְאִשָּׁ֑ה (lə·’iš·šāh) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_802.htm">Strong's 802: </a> Woman, wife, female And Joseph יוֹסֵ֖ף (yō·w·sêp̄) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3130.htm">Strong's 3130: </a> Joseph -- 'he increases', a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites took charge וַיֵּצֵ֥א (way·yê·ṣê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> To go, bring, out, direct and proxim over עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against [all] the land אֶ֥רֶץ (’e·reṣ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> Earth, land of Egypt. מִצְרָֽיִם׃ (miṣ·rā·yim) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4714.htm">Strong's 4714: </a> Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/41-45.htm">Genesis 41:45 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/genesis/41-45.htm">Genesis 41:45 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/genesis/41-45.htm">Genesis 41:45 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/genesis/41-45.htm">Genesis 41:45 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/genesis/41-45.htm">Genesis 41:45 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/41-45.htm">Genesis 41:45 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/41-45.htm">Genesis 41:45 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/41-45.htm">Genesis 41:45 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/41-45.htm">Genesis 41:45 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/genesis/41-45.htm">Genesis 41:45 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/genesis/41-45.htm">OT Law: Genesis 41:45 Pharaoh called Joseph's name Zaphenath-Paneah (Gen. 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