Genesis 41:45 meaning and explanation
Pharaoh gave Joseph the name Zaphenath-paneah, and he gave him Asenath daughter of Potiphera, priest of On, to be his wife. And Joseph took charge of all the land of Egypt.
Genesis 41:45, Berean Standard Bible
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Pharaoh has just elevated Joseph from prison to rule over Egypt, and these honors seal the appointment. The Egyptian name Zaphenath-paneah is given to Joseph, though its exact meaning is uncertain; it likely served as a court name marking his new official status.
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