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Potiphar

Potiphar in the Bible — Pharaoh's officer (GEN 37:36). Referenced in 1 scripture passage.

Name meaning: bull of Africa; a fat bull

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Gender
male
Scripture References
1 reference
Known Names
1 name

Names & Labels (1)

Potipharproper name
Hebrew
פּוֹטִיפַר
Transliteration
potiyfar
Meaning
he whom Ra gives
Greek
Πετεφρη
Reference
GEN 37:36
Strong's
H6318

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Potiphar in the Bible?

Potiphar is described in the Bible as Pharaoh's officer (GEN 37:36).

What does the name Potiphar mean?

The name Potiphar means “bull of Africa; a fat bull” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.

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