41:45 Zaphenath-paneah. Joseph’s role in Egypt was like that of Daniel in Babylon: both accepted pagan names without embracing pagan religion (Dan. 1:7).

Asenath. Her name means “belongs to [the goddess] Neit.”

Potiphera. Probably a variant spelling of Potiphar (37:36 note).

On. Called Heliopolis in Greek, this city was a center for the worship of the sun god Ra (Jer. 43:13 text note); its high priest was one of the most prominent in ancient Egypt.