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Potiphar — the meaning of the Hebrew name פּוֹטִיפַר

פּוֹטִיפַר

Pôwṭîyphar · pronounced po-tee-far' · Strong's H6318 · a man

Potiphar means of Egyptian derivation.

Strong's definition

of Egyptian derivation; Potiphar, an Egyptian.

First appearance

Gen 37:36 And the Midianites sold him into Egypt unto Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh’s, and captain of the guard. (KJV)

Every verse that names Potiphar

2 occurrences in 2 verses — Genesis

Gen 37:36Gen 39:1

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