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Potiphar

A Dictionary of the Bible | 1997 | | Copyright

Potiphar A high official of Pharaoh (Gen. 39: 1). The patriarch Joseph prospered in Egypt and was promoted in the household of Potiphar. Potiphar's wife accused Joseph of sexual harassment and he was temporarily imprisoned (Gen. 39: 6–20).

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Potiphar

The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed. | 2011 | Copyright

Potiphar , in the Bible, chief official of Pharaoh who bought Joseph and gave him a high position in his house. Later when his wife falsely accused Joseph, Potiphar put Joseph into prison.

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Potiphar

The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable | 2006 | | Copyright

Potiphar (in the Bible) an Egyptian officer whose wife tried to seduce Joseph and then falsely accused him of attempting to rape her (Genesis 39).

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ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "Potiphar." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. 26 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.

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Potiphar

Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes | 2007 | Copyright

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