Strong’s H6318

פוֹטִיפַר

Part of speech

Proper Name Masculine

Transliteration

Powtiyphar

Pronunciation

poh-TEE-far

Definition

Potiphar

Meaning

Potiphar

Usage

Potiphar is a proper noun used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to an Egyptian officer of Pharaoh, specifically the captain of the guard. The name Potiphar is believed to mean "he whom Ra has given" or "devoted to the sun," reflecting its Egyptian roots.

Bible references

Genesis 37:36;Genesis 39:1