Strong's Lexicon Tsaphenath Paneach: Zaphenath-Paneah Original Word: צָפְנַת פַעְנֵחַ Word Origin: The name is of Egyptian origin, given to Joseph by Pharaoh. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Tsaphenath Paneach, as it is a proper name of Egyptian origin. However, Joseph's account is referenced in the New Testament, such as in Acts 7:9-10, where Stephen recounts Joseph's rise to power in Egypt. Usage: The exact meaning of "Tsaphenath Paneach" is debated, but it is often interpreted as "God speaks, he lives" or "revealer of secrets." It is the name given to Joseph by Pharaoh when he was elevated to a position of power in Egypt after interpreting Pharaoh's dreams (Genesis 41:45). Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Egypt, names were often given to reflect one's role or characteristics. Joseph, a Hebrew, was sold into slavery in Egypt but rose to prominence by interpreting Pharaoh's dreams, which foretold seven years of plenty followed by seven years of famine. His new name, Tsaphenath Paneach, signified his new status and role as a wise and discerning leader who saved Egypt from famine. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof foreign origin Definition "the god speaks and he lives," Joseph's Eg. name NASB Translation Zaphenath-paneah (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs צָֽפְנַת מַּעְנֵהַ proper name, masculine (< vocaliz. ‚apn§t§ph ±œn— i.e. the god speaks and he lives, Egyptian D(d)-pnt(r)-§f-±n— (D§-pnut§-ef-±œn—), see SteindÄZ 1889, 41 f.; 1892. 50 ff., so EbSmith DB (2), 1798 b Brugsch, see DrHast. ii. 775a n. §, Crumib. i. 665 b Griffith ib.iii. 819 b); — Egyptian name given to Joseph Genesis 41:45, Ψονθομφανηχ, ᵐ5 L Ψομʹ. I. צפע (√ of following; meaning dubious, perhaps hiss, onomatopoetic, so Thes; Late Hebrew צִפְעוֺן = Biblical Hebrew). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Zaphnath-paaneah Of Egyptian derivation; Tsophnath-Paneach, Joseph's Egyptian name -- Zaphnath-paaneah. Forms and Transliterations פַּעְנֵחַ֒ פענח pa‘·nê·aḥ pa‘nêaḥ paneaChLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 41:45 HEB: יוֹסֵף֮ צָֽפְנַ֣ת פַּעְנֵחַ֒ וַיִּתֶּן־ ל֣וֹ NAS: Joseph Zaphenath-paneah; and he gave KJV: name Zaphnathpaaneah; and he gave INT: name Joseph Zaphenath-paneah gave Asenath 1 Occurrence |
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