Potiphar

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Definition

Potiphar was an important official for the pharaoh of Egypt during the time that Joseph was sold as a slave to some Ishmaelites.

Potiphar bought Joseph from the Ishmaelites and appointed him to be in charge of his household.
When Joseph was falsely accused of doing wrong, Potiphar had Joseph put in prison.

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(See also: Egypt, Joseph (OT), Pharaoh)

Bible References

Genesis 37:34-36
Genesis 39:2
Genesis 39:14

Word Data

Strong’s: H6318

In other dictionaries

Read “Potiphar” in the 4 dictionaries

PotipharEaston’s Bible Dictionary & Webster’s 1828 Dictionary
PotipharInternational Standard Bible Encyclopedia
PotipharSmith’s Bible Dictionary
PotipharDictionnaire de la Bible
PotipharDictionnaire encyclopédique de la Bible

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