The meaning of “אָסְנַת”
Understanding ʼÂçᵉnath reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of Egyptian derivation Asenath. - § Asenath = "belonging to the goddess Neith" - Asenath, the wife of Joseph 1) the wife...
אָסְנַת
of Egyptian derivation Asenath. - § Asenath = "belonging to the goddess Neith" - Asenath, the wife of Joseph 1) the wife of Joseph
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 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.” Word: אָסְנַת (ʼÂçᵉnath) | |
| Genesis 41:50 | “And unto Joseph were born two sons before the years of famine came, which Asenath the daughter of Poti–pherah priest of On bare unto him.” Word: אָסְנַת (ʼÂçᵉnath) | |
| Genesis 46:20 | “And unto Joseph in the land of Egypt were born Manasseh and Ephraim, which Asenath the daughter of Poti–pherah priest of On bare unto him.” Word: אָסְנַת (ʼÂçᵉnath) |