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Asenath in the Bible.

An Egyptian name, meaning “gift of the sun-god”, daughter of Potipherah, priest of On or Heliopolis, wife of Joseph. The King James Version names Asenath in 3 verses, from Genesis 41:45 to Genesis 46:20.

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Who Asenath was.

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).

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All 3 verses that name Asenath.

Genesis 3

  • Genesis 41:45And 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.
  • Genesis 41:50And unto Joseph were born two sons before the years of famine came, which Asenath the daughter of Poti-pherah priest of On bare unto him.
  • Genesis 46:20And unto Joseph in the land of Egypt were born Manasseh and Ephraim, which Asenath the daughter of Poti-pherah priest of On bare unto him.

Questions about Asenath.

Who was Asenath in the Bible?

An Egyptian name, meaning “gift of the sun-god”, daughter of Potipherah, priest of On or Heliopolis, wife of Joseph. The King James Version names Asenath in 3 verses, from Genesis 41:45 to Genesis 46:20.

Who was Asenath’s father?

Poti-pherah.

Who was Asenath’s husband?

Joseph.

Who were Asenath’s children?

BibleLectio’s family tree lists Ephraim and Manasseh.

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