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Joseph and Potiphar Word Search for Kids (Easy, Medium and Hard)

Free printable Joseph and Potiphar word search in three levels, from 6 big words across and down to 16 words in every direction. Answer keys included.

Preschool–Grade 5 · Medium

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Ages: Preschool (3–5), Early Elementary (K–2), Upper Elementary (3–5)
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 10 minutes
Scripture: Genesis 39:1–23
Bible story: Joseph and Potiphar

Use this word search after you teach Joseph and Potiphar (Genesis 39:1–23).

The story: Joseph was brought down to Egypt, and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, bought him. "The LORD was with Joseph," and Potiphar made him overseer over his house. When his master's wife asked him day by day to do wrong, Joseph refused and said, "how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?" She blamed him, and his master put him into the prison; "But the LORD was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy," and the keeper of the prison put all the prisoners into Joseph's hand.

Talk about it: Big idea: Say no to sin, God is with us, Serve faithfully. Which word from the puzzle reminds you most of the story?

Three levels: easy (ages 4–6) has 6 big words that go only across and down; medium (grades K–2) has 10 words that also go diagonally; hard (grades 3–5) has 16 words that go every direction, even backwards. Each downloads with or without an answer key.

The Bible story

Joseph was brought down to Egypt, and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, bought him. "The LORD was with Joseph," and Potiphar made him overseer over his house. When his master's wife asked him day by day to do wrong, Joseph refused and said, "how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?" She blamed him, and his master put him into the prison; "But the LORD was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy," and the keeper of the prison put all the prisoners into Joseph's hand. Read the whole story in Genesis 39:1–23 (KJV).

Memory verse: "There is none greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back any thing from me but thee, because thou art his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?" (Genesis 39:9, KJV). It is printed on every level.

Words to find

Easy (ages 4–6, 6 words): Joseph, Egypt, Prison, Keeper, Mercy and Refused.
Medium (grades K–2, 10 words): Joseph, Potiphar, Egypt, Overseer, Refused, Wickedness, Prison, Keeper, Mercy and Prosper.
Hard (grades 3–5, 16 words): Joseph, Potiphar, Egypt, Overseer, Refused, Wickedness, Prison, Keeper, Mercy, Prosper, Pharaoh, Master, Grace, Blessed, Favour and Guard.

The words come from the story in Genesis 39:1–23 (KJV). Before kids start, read the words aloud together and ask where each one is in the story.

Answer keys

Each level downloads two ways: the puzzle on its own, or with a second page that shows the answer (every word circled in red). Print the key for helpers, or let kids check their own work.

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Frequently asked questions

What ages are these Joseph and Potiphar word searches for?

The easy one (6 big words, across and down) is for ages 4–6, the medium one (10 words, with diagonals) for kindergarten to 2nd grade, and the hard one (16 words in every direction, even backwards) for 3rd to 5th grade.

Is there an answer key?

Yes. Every level downloads with or without its answer key, which circles each word in red.

Are these word searches free?

Yes. Print as many as you need for your church, school or home. Please don't resell them.

What words are in the Joseph and Potiphar word search?

The easy level has Joseph, Egypt, Prison, Keeper, Mercy and Refused. The medium and hard levels add more words from Genesis 39:1–23 (KJV); the full lists are on this page.