Translators may add the following footnote: The name Zaphenath-Paneah means "a revealer of secrets." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
## He gave him Asenath, the daughter of Potiphera priest of On, as a wife ##
Priests in Egypt were the highest and most privileged caste. This marriage signifies Joseph's place of honor and privilege.
## gave him Asenath ##
"Asenath" is the name of the woman whom Pharaoh gave to Joseph as his wife. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
## daughter of Potiphera ##
"Potiphera" is the father of Asenath. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
## priest of On ##
On is a city, also called Heliopolis, which was "the City of the Sun" and the center of worship of the sun god Ra. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
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