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Zaphnath-paaneah — the meaning of the Hebrew name צׇפְנַת פַּעְנֵחַ

צׇפְנַת פַּעְנֵחַ

Tsophnath Paʻnêach · pronounced tsof-nath' pah-nay'-akh · Strong's H6847 · a man

Zaphnath-paaneah means of Egyptian derivation.

Strong's definition

of Egyptian derivation; Tsophnath-Paneach, Joseph's Egyptian name.

First appearance

Gen 41:45 And Pharaoh called Joseph’s name Zaphnath–paaneah; and he gave him to wife Asenath the daughter of Poti–pherah priest of On. And Joseph went out over all the land of Egypt. (KJV)

Every verse that names Zaphnath-paaneah

1 occurrence in 1 verse — Genesis

Gen 41:45

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