Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
, to the sun-god, the Egyptian to whom the Ishmaelites sold Joseph (Gen. 39:1). , “chief of the executioners”). Joseph, though a foreigner, gradually gained his confidence, and became overseer over all his possessions. Believing the false accusation which his profligate wife brought against Joseph, Potiphar cast him into prison, where he remained for some years.
Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)
an Egyptian name, also written Potipherah, signifies belonging to the sun . Potiphar. ” (Genesis 39:1) comp. ) He appears to have been a wealthy man. (Genesis 39:4-6) The view we have of Potiphar’s household is exactly in accordance with the representations on the monuments. When Joseph was accused, his master contented himself with casting him into prison. (Genesis 39:19,20) After this we hear no more of Potiphar.
Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible (1898) & Schaff's Bible Dictionary
POT'IPHAR (belonging to the sun), a distinguished officer in Pharaoh's court, who elevated Joseph to a place of trust and committed to him the charge of the household. Gen 37:36.
Hitchcock's Bible Names (1869)
bull of Africa; a fat bull