Genesis 37:36

Jacob Mourns Joseph · Genesis 37:31–36
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Translations

Modern
Meanwhile, the Midianites sold Joseph in Egypt to Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh and captain of the guard.
Traditional
And the Midianites sold him into Egypt unto Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh’s, and captain of the guard.
Literal
And the Midianites sold him into Egypt, to Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh and captain of the guards.
Latin
Madianitæ vendiderunt Joseph in Ægypto Putiphari eunucho Pharaonis, magistro militum.

Original

Hebrew
English
Meanwhile, the Midianites sold Joseph in Egypt to Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh and captain of the guard.

Notes

sold Joseph in Egypt to Potiphar: Joseph worked in a position that matched his potential for leadership, but he still faced more testing.

Theme notes and profiles

Egypt Joseph Symbolic Numbers The Righteous Suffer

Events

People

Pharaoh: Egyptian ruler during Joseph's time Potiphar: Egyptian official who bought Joseph as a slave

Places

Egypt: Ancient nation; Israelites enslaved there; plagues and Exodus Midian: A nation descended from Abraham; oppressed Israel in the time of the judges

Glossary

Arabia, Arabs Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Dothan Genesis, Book of Hivites Jacob Joseph Keturah Midian, Midianite Patriarchs, Period of the Potiphar Slave, Slavery

Topics

Captain of the Guard Commerce: Articles of Slaves Egypt: The Country of: Exports of Egypt: The Country of: Imports of Egyptians: Slaves Bought By Executioner: General Scriptures Concerning Ishmaelites: Called Midianites Ishmaelites: Merchants of, Buy Joseph Joseph: Son of Jacob is Bought by Potiphar, an officer (Lxx Has |Eunuch|) of Pharaoh Midianites: Buy Joseph and Sell Him to Potiphar Midianites: Engaged in Commerce Potiphar: Joseph's Master Servant: Bond: Bought and Sold Servant: Joseph Servants: Slaves or Bond by Purchase