## Zaphenath-Paneah ##

Translators may add the following footnote: The name Zaphenath-Paneah means "a revealer of secrets." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])

## He gave him Asenath, the daughter of Potiphera priest of On, as a wife ##

Priests in Egypt were the highest and most privileged caste.  This marriage signifies Joseph's place of honor and privilege.

## gave him Asenath ##

"Asenath" is the name of the woman whom Pharaoh gave to Joseph as his wife.  (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])

## daughter of Potiphera ##

"Potiphera" is the father of Asenath.  (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])

## priest of On ##

On is a city, also called Heliopolis, which was "the City of the Sun" and the center of worship of the sun god Ra. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])

## Joseph's authority was over all Egypt ##

"Joseph ruled over all the people of Egypt"