Q&A Books/Genesis Truth Boosters/Genesis 39Chapter 39Genesis 398questionsQ1.Who exactly was Potiphar, and how important was his position in Egyptian society? Why does his role matter in the story of Joseph, and what does this reveal about the biblical account’s credibility?Q2.Why would a foreign slave like Joseph be given so much authority in an Egyptian household? Wasn’t it unusual for someone in his position to rise to such prominence?Q3.If Joseph was tempted by Potiphar’s wife, how could sleeping with her be considered a sin against God? Isn’t it more of a personal matter between Joseph, Potiphar, and his wife?Q4.Why did Potiphar’s wife refer to Joseph as a ‘Hebrew’? What does the term really mean, and why was it significant in this context?Q5.Did the king’s prisoners in Egypt receive better treatment than other prisoners? How does the Bible describe Joseph’s experience in Pharaoh’s prison, and what does this reveal about God’s providence?Q6.If Potiphar truly believed that Joseph had tried to assault his wife, why didn’t he have Joseph executed, especially considering the seriousness of the offense in that culture? Was Potiphar’s reaction a reflection of his respect for Joseph’s character or an indication of deeper issues in Potiphar’s household?Q7.What exactly did Joseph do when he was put in charge of the prisoners? Wasn’t he just a servant of Potiphar? How did he end up with this responsibility, and what does that tell us about his role and character?Q8.What exactly was the role of a cupbearer in ancient Egypt, and why would someone like the Pharaoh trust them so much? The Bible refers to a cupbearer in Genesis 40:2, but was their job just about serving drinks, or was there more to it? And what does this position teach us about God's providence in Joseph's story?
