The meaning of “פּוֹטִי פֶרַע”
Understanding Pôwṭîy Pheraʻ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of Egyptian derivation Poti-pherah. - § Poti-pherah = "he whom the Ra gave" - Poti-Phera, an Egyptian 1) an Egyptian, pr...
פּוֹטִי פֶרַע
of Egyptian derivation Poti-pherah. - § Poti-pherah = "he whom the Ra gave" - Poti-Phera, an Egyptian 1) an Egyptian, priest of On, father of Asenath, the wife whom Pharaoh gave to 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: פּוֹטִי פֶרַע (Pôwṭîy Pheraʻ) | |
| 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: פּוֹטִי פֶרַע (Pôwṭîy Pheraʻ) | |
| 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: פּוֹטִי פֶרַע (Pôwṭîy Pheraʻ) |