Strong's H6318 · Hebrew
פּוֹטִיפַר
Pôwṭîyphar · /po-tee-far'/
Definition
Potiphar, an Egyptian
KJV: Potiphar.
Root / derivation: of Egyptian derivation;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered פּוֹטִיפַר across 2 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Genesis2 verses
And the Midianites sold him into Egypt unto Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh's, and captain of the guard. officer: Heb. eunuch: but the word doth signify not only eunuchs, but also chamberlains, courtiers, and officers captain: or, chief marshal: Heb. chief of the slaughter men, or executioners
Genesis 39:1And Joseph was brought down to Egypt; and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him of the hands of the Ishmeelites, which had brought him down thither.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H6318 (Pôwṭîyphar) mean?
Potiphar, an Egyptian
How many times does H6318 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H6318 (פּוֹטִיפַר) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Potiphar.”
How is Pôwṭîyphar translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H6318 is rendered as “Potiphar” (2×).
Where does the Hebrew word פּוֹטִיפַר come from?
of Egyptian derivation;