Potiphera
Egyptian originPotiphera is the priest of On whose daughter Asenath Pharaoh gives to Joseph as wife in Genesis 41; he is distinct from Potiphar, commander of the guard.
- Meaning
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- Occupation
- Priest of On
- First mention
- Genesis 41:45
Scripture references
- Genesis 41:45
Pharaoh named Joseph Zaphenath-Paneah, and gave him Asenath daughter of Potiphera, priest of On, to be his wife. And Joseph began to journey all over Egypt.
- Genesis 41:50
Before the year of famine came, two sons were born to Joseph: Asenath daughter of Potiphera, priest of On, bore him these.