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A Name for a New Role
Pharaoh gives Joseph a new Egyptian name, Zaphnath-paaneah. Scholars offer two main meanings for this name: "revealer of secrets," honoring his God-given ability to interpret dreams, or "sustainer of life" (or "savior of the world"), reflecting his new task of saving Egypt from famine. Both interpretations highlight that Joseph's new identity and authority were directly tied to the work God was doing through him.
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19th Century
Bishop
Zaphnath-paaneah. — This word is also Egyptian, and, fortunately, there is no Hebrew word of similar sound to suggest a false mean…
17th Century
Pastor
And Pharaoh called Joseph's name Zaphnathpaaneah
Which, according to the paraphrase of Onkelos, signifies one to who…
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17th Century
Minister
Joseph gave good advice to Pharaoh. Fair warning should always be followed by good counsel. God has in his word told us of a day of trial before us…