Genesis 37:36 — Compare All Translations

English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young

And the Medanites have sold him unto Egypt, to Potiphar, a eunuch of Pharaoh, head of the executioners.

English ASV

And the Midianites sold him into Egypt unto Potiphar, an officer of Pharaohs, the captain of the guard.

English Amplified

And the Midianites [and Ishmaelites] sold [Joseph] in Egypt to Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh and the captain and chief executioner of the [royal] guard.

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

And the Midianites [and Ishmaelites] sold [Joseph] in Egypt to Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh and the captain and chief executioner of the [royal] guard.

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

Meanwhile, the Midianites sold Joseph in Egypt to Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh and captain of the guard.

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

Meanwhile, the Midianites sold Joseph in Egypt to Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh and the captain of the guards.

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

And the Midianites sold him into Egypt, to Potiphar, a chamberlain of Pharaoh, the captain of the life-guard.

English EASY 2024

While this was happening, the Midianites took Joseph into Egypt. They sold him to Potiphar, one of Pharaoh's officers. Potiphar had authority over all of Pharaoh's guards.

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

The Midianite traders later sold Joseph in Egypt. They sold him to Potiphar, the captain of the Pharaoh's guards.

Meanwhile the Midianites had sold him in Egypt to Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, the captain of the guard.

English GNT (Good News Translation)

Meanwhile, in Egypt the Midianites had sold Joseph to Potiphar, one of the king's officers, who was the captain of the palace guard.

English God's Word - GW 1995

Meanwhile, in Egypt, the traders sold Joseph to Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, the king of Egypt. Potiphar was captain of the palace guard.

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

Meanwhile, the Midianites sold Joseph in Egypt to Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh and the captain of the guard.

English KJV 1611

And the Midianites sold him into Egypt unto Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh's, and captain of the guard.

English LSB

Meanwhile, the Midianites sold him in Egypt to Potiphar, Pharaoh’s officer, the captain of the bodyguard.

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

Meanwhile the Midianites sold him in Egypt to Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh and captain of the guard.

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

Meanwhile, the Midianites sold him in Egypt to Potiphar, Pharaoh's officer, the captain of the bodyguard.

English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website

The Midianites, meanwhile, sold Joseph in Egypt to Potiphar, a courtier of Pharaoh and his chief steward.

English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)

Now in Egypt the Midianites sold Joseph to Potiphar, one of Pharaoh’s officials, the captain of the guard.

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

But the traders from Midian sold Joseph to Potiphar in Egypt. Potiphar was one of Pharaoh's officials. He was the captain of the palace guard.

English NIV

Meanwhile, the Midianites sold Joseph in Egypt to Potiphar, one of Pharaoh's officials, the captain of the guard.

English NKJ 1982

Now the Midianites had sold him in Egypt to Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh and captain of the guard.

English NLT

Meanwhile, in Egypt, the traders sold Joseph to Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, the king of Egypt. Potiphar was captain of the palace guard.

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

Meanwhile the Midianites had sold him in Egypt to Potiphar, one of Pharaoh's officials, the captain of the guard.

English Passion Translation Bible 2020

Meanwhile, the Midianites took Joseph to Egypt and sold him to Potiphar, one of Pharaoh’s officials, the captain of the guard.

English RSV (Revised Standard Version)

Meanwhile the Midianites had sold him in Egypt to Poti-phar, an officer of Pharaoh, the captain of the guard.

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

Meanwhile, in Egypt, the traders sold Joseph to Potiphar, an officer of the Pharaoh—the king of Egypt. Potiphar was captain of the palace guard, the chief executioner.

English Tyndale 1537

And the Madianites sold him in Egypt unto Putiphar a lord of Pharao's: and his chief marshal.

Genesis 37:36 — Compare Translations