Genesis 39:1
Arabic Bible ERV 2009
يُوسُفُ يُباعُ لفُوطِيفارَ في مصر أمّا يُوسُفُ فَأُخِذَ إلَى مِصْرَ. وَاشْتَراهُ مَسْؤُولٌ عِندَ فِرعَوْنِ مِصْرَ، رَئِيسٌ لِحَرَسِ القَصْرِ، وَهُوَ مِصْرِيٌّ. اشْتَراهُ مِنَ الإسْماعِيلِيِّينَ الَّذِينَ جَلَبُوهُ.
What Does This Mean?
This verse tells us that Joseph was sold to Egypt by the Ishmaelites and was bought by Potiphar, an important officer of Pharaoh. It describes the beginning of Joseph's life in Egypt.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're a toy that gets moved from one house to another. Joseph was like a toy that the Ishmaelites gave to Potiphar, who then took care of him in Egypt.
Historical Background
Genesis was written by Moses around 1446-1406 BC. The audience was the Israelites who were about to enter the Promised Land. The cultural setting was that of the ancient Near East, where slavery and the movement of people were common.
Living It Out Today
Just like Joseph's journey to Egypt, we often find ourselves in new and unfamiliar situations. How we handle these situations can shape our future and impact those around us.
Topics
slaveryfaithfulnessperseverancedivine providenceleadershipfamily
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Potiphar?
Potiphar was an Egyptian officer in Pharaoh's court, responsible for the royal guard. He bought Joseph as a slave.
What does 'captain of the guard' mean?
It refers to a high-ranking officer in the military or palace guard, someone trusted by Pharaoh to handle important matters.
Why were the Ishmaelites involved?
The Ishmaelites were traders who had previously taken Joseph from his family and were now selling him to Potiphar.
How did Joseph end up in Egypt?
Joseph was sold into slavery by his brothers and eventually ended up being sold to Potiphar in Egypt.