1. יאר ye'or — “river, canal,” mostly applied to the Nile. Some suppose the word to be Coptic.
2. אחוּ 'āch…

And unto Joseph were born two sons. Although the names Joseph gave his sons as a result of the outcome of his affairs reflect some piety, …

And to Joseph were born two sons The word for "born" is singular; hence Ben Melech conjectures that they were twins: and …

In the names of his two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim, Joseph acknowledged Divine providence.