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What does Genesis 41:45 mean?

Pharaoh gave Joseph the Egyptian name Zaphenath-paneah and arranged for him to marry Asenath, the daughter of Potiphera, priest of On. Joseph started his new life in charge of Egypt. Genesis 41:45 - Modern Text Bible

(Joseph is fully integrated into Egyptian society, given a new name and a high-status marriage.)