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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”
Profile
- 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.