Genesis 37:36
King James Version
10 Jun 2026
“And the Midianites sold him into Egypt unto Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh’s, and captain of the guard. ”
מָכַר
to sell, literally (as merchandise, a daughter in marriage, into slavery), or figuratively (to surrender)
סָרִיס
an official of
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סָרִיס
a eunuch; by implication, valet (especially of the female apartments), and thus, a minister of state
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פַּרְעֹה
Pharaoh
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פַּרְעֹה
Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
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מִצְרַיִם
Egypt
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מִצְרַיִם
Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
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שַׂר
the commander of
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שַׂר
a head person (of any rank or class)
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