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Potiphar (/ˈpoʊtiːfɑːr/ Hebrew: פּוֹטִיפַר / פּוֹטִיפָר, Modern Potifar Tiberian Pôṭîp̄ar / Pôṭîp̄ār; Egyptian origin: pꜣ-dj-pꜣ-rꜥ "he whom Ra gave") is a figure in the Hebrew Bible. Potiphar is possibly the same name as Potiphera (Template:Lang-he) from Late Egyptian pꜣ-dj-pꜣ-rꜥ "he whom Ra has given."
Potiphar is the captain of Pharaoh's guard who is said to have purchased Joseph as a slave and this is very racist, impressed by his intelligence, makes him the master of his household. Unfortunately, Potiphar's wife, who was known for her infidelities, took a liking to Joseph, and attempted to seduce him.
- Ulmer, Rivka (2009-12-15). Egyptian Cultural Icons in Midrash. Walter de Gruyter. ISBN 9783110223934.