Genesis 41:45 Meaning
And Pharaoh called Joseph's name Zaphnath-paaneah; and he gave him to wife Asenath the daughter of Poti-pherah priest of On. And Joseph went out over all the land of Egypt.
Context Explained
43And he made him to ride in the second chariot which he had; and they cried before him, Bow the knee: and he made him ruler over all the land of Egypt.
44And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, I am Pharaoh, and without thee shall no man lift up his hand or foot in all the land of Egypt.
45And Pharaoh called Joseph's name Zaphnath-paaneah; and he gave him to wife Asenath the daughter of Poti-pherah priest of On. And Joseph went out over all the land of Egypt.
46And Joseph was thirty years old when he stood before Pharaoh king of Egypt. And Joseph went out from the presence of Pharaoh, and went throughout all the land of Egypt.
47And in the seven plenteous years the earth brought forth by handfuls.
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Related Cross References
Genesis 37:28
Both verses deal with Joseph's rise to power after being sold into slavery.
Genesis 39:2
This verse explains how Joseph was successful in Egypt due to God's presence with him.
Genesis 45:7
Joseph later reveals to his brothers that God sent him ahead to preserve life during the famine.
Source: Genesis 41:45