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Zaphenath-Paneah
Translators may add the following footnote: The name Zaphenath-Paneah means "a revealer of secrets." (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names)
He gave him Asenath, the daughter of Potiphera priest of On, as a wife
Priests in Egypt were the highest and most privileged caste. This marriage signifies Joseph's place of honor and privilege.
gave him Asenath
"Asenath" is the name of the woman whom Pharaoh gave to Joseph as his wife. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names)
daughter of Potiphera
"Potiphera" is the father of Asenath. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names)
priest of On
On is a city, also called Heliopolis, which was "the City of the Sun" and the center of worship of the sun god Ra. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names)
Joseph's authority was over all Egypt
"Joseph ruled over all the people of Egypt"