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50 Joseph’s wife was Asenath daughter of Potiphera, the priest of On. Before the years of hunger came, Joseph and Asenath had two sons. 51 Joseph named the first son Manasseh[a] and said, “God has made me forget all the troubles I have had and all my father’s family.” 52 Joseph named the second son Ephraim[b] and said, “God has given me children in the land of my troubles.”

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  1. 41:51 Manasseh This name sounds like the Hebrew word for “made me forget.”
  2. 41:52 Ephraim This name sounds like the Hebrew word for “given me children.”

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