po.ti.phar is the proper name of the Egyptian officer who receives Joseph through a sale.

The term functions as the proper name of the Egyptian officer identified as Pharaoh's officer and captain of the guard in the accounts of Joseph's sale and arrival in Egypt.

1. Name of Joseph's Egyptian purchaser · dominant

   In Genesis 37:36, the noun proper form identifies the officer of Pharaoh to whom Joseph is sold in Egypt. In Genesis 39:1, the noun proper form again identifies the Egyptian officer and captain of the guard who buys Joseph from the Ishmaelites; the APB renders the name “Potiphar” in both clauses.

   Genesis 37:36Genesis 39:1

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB presents the term as “Potiphar” in both verses, identifying the officer of Pharaoh and captain of the guard. This reflects the name's presentation within each whole clause.