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Pharaoh called Joseph`s name Zaphenath-paneah; and he gave him Asenath, the daughter of Potiphera priest of On as a wife. Joseph went out over the land of Egypt.

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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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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Genesis 41:1–57

18th Century

Theologian

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

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Genesis 41:45

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…

John Gill

John Gill

On Genesis 41:45

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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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Genesis 41:33–45

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…