Genesis 37:36
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Overview - Genesis 37 | |
1 | Joseph is loved by Jacob, but hated by his brethren. |
5 | His dreams and the interpretation. |
12 | Jacob sends him to his brethren, who counsel to slay him. |
21 | At Reuben's desire they cast him into a pit; |
25 | and afterwards sell him to the Ishmaelites; while Ruben grieves at not finding him. |
31 | His coat, covered with blood, is sent to Jacob, who mourns him inordinately. |
36 | Joseph is brought to Egypt and sold to Potiphar. |
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Genesis 37:36 (King James Version)
And the Midianites sold him into Egypt unto Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh's, and captain of the guard.
- the Midianites
- 28 ; Genesis 25:1 Genesis 25:2 39:1
- officer
- Hebrew eunuch.
- But the word signifies not only eunuchs, but also chamberlains, courtiers, and officers.
- Esther 1:10 ; Isaiah 56:3
- captain
- Or, chief marshal. Hebrew chief of the slaughtermen,
- or executioners.
- 39:1-23 40:4 2 Kings 25:8 ; *marg: