Genesis 39:1

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Meanwhile, Joseph had been taken down to Egypt, where an Egyptian named Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh and captain of the guard, bought him from the Ishmaelites who had taken him there.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Joseph was brought down to Egypt. Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh’s, the captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him from the hand of the Ishmaelites that had brought him down there.

World English Bible (WEB)

And Joseph{H3130} was brought down{H3381}{(H8717)} to Egypt{H4714}; and Potiphar{H6318}, an officer{H5631} of Pharaoh{H6547}, captain{H8269} of the guard{H2876}, an Egyptian{H376}{H4713}, bought{H7069}{(H8799)} him of the hands{H3027} of the Ishmeelites{H3459}, which had brought him down{H3381}{(H8689)} thither.

Strong's King James

The F.O.G

The F.O.G Paraphrase

And Joseph hath been brought down to Egypt, and Potiphar, a eunuch of Pharaoh, head of the executioners, an Egyptian man, buyeth him out of the hands of the Ishmaelites who have brought him thither.

Young's Literal Translation

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Genesis 39:1

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Genesis 39:1