Asenath
Mentioned 1714–1705 BC traditional (Jones)
An Egyptian name, meaning “gift of the sun-god”, daughter of Potipherah, priest of On or Heliopolis, wife of Joseph (Gen. 41:45). She was the mother of Manasseh and Ephraim (50-52; 46:20).
From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).
- Father
- Poti-pherah
- Partner
- Joseph
- Tagged in
- 3 verses
- Mentioned in the era of the Patriarchs, 1996–1707 BC.
- Named in the same verses as Joseph, Poti-pherah, Ephraim, Manasseh, and Pharaoh.
Computed from the data. Years are traditional (Jones).
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Places
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Timeline
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Mentions
3 tagged verses in 1 book. Select a book to read its verses.
The name in each translation
| Text | Occurrences of each name |
|---|---|
| BSB | Asenath 3 |
| KJV | Asenath 3 |
| ASV | Asenath 3 |
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Every verse
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Genesis3 verses
- 41:45
Pharaoh gave Joseph the name Zaphenath-paneah, and he gave him Asenath daughter of Potiphera, priest of On, to be his wife. And Joseph took charge of all the land of Egypt.
- 41:50
Before the years of famine arrived, two sons were born to Joseph by Asenath daughter of Potiphera, priest of On.
- 46:20
Manasseh and Ephraim were born to Joseph in the land of Egypt by Asenath daughter of Potiphera, priest of On.
Easton’s Bible Dictionary
The full entry, public domain, as printed in 1897.
An Egyptian name, meaning “gift of the sun-god”, daughter of Potipherah, priest of On or Heliopolis, wife of Joseph (Gen. 41:45). She was the mother of Manasseh and Ephraim (50-52; 46:20).