Strong's Lexicon Ióséph: Joseph Original Word: Ἰωσὴφ Word Origin: Of Hebrew origin, corresponding to יֹוסֵף (Yoseph) Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - יֹוסֵף (Yoseph) - Strong's Hebrew 3130 Usage: The name "Joseph" in the New Testament is used to refer to several individuals, most notably Joseph, the husband of Mary, the mother of Jesus, and Joseph of Arimathea, a wealthy disciple who provided his own tomb for Jesus' burial. The name means "he will add" or "Jehovah has added," reflecting a sense of increase or blessing. Cultural and Historical Background: In Jewish tradition, the name Joseph is significant due to the patriarch Joseph, son of Jacob, whose account is recounted in Genesis. Known for his rise to power in Egypt and his role in saving his family during famine, Joseph's legacy carried into the New Testament era, where the name remained popular. Joseph, the husband of Mary, is depicted as a righteous man, obedient to God's guidance. Joseph of Arimathea is noted for his courage and devotion in caring for Jesus' body after the crucifixion. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Hebrew origin Yoseph Definition Joseph, the name of several Isr. NASB Translation Joseph (33), Joseph's (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2501: ἸωσήφἸωσήφ, indeclinable (in Josephus (e. g. contra Apion 1, 14, 16; 32, 3; 33, 5) Ιωσηπος), ὁ (יוסֵף, from יָסַף to add, Genesis 30:23f (cf. B. D. under the word 1. the patriarch, the eleventh son of Jacob: John 4:5; Acts 7:9, 13f, 18; Hebrews 11:21f; φυλή Ἰωσήφ, i. e. the tribe of Ephraim, Revelation 7:8. 2. the son of Jonan (or Jonam), one of Christ's ancestors: Luke 3:30. 3. the son of Judah (or Judas; better Joda) another ancestor of Jesus: Luke 3:26 (where L marginal reading T Tr WH Ἰωσήχ, which see). 4. the son of Mattathias, another of the same: Luke 3:24. 5. the husband of Mary, the mother of Jesus: Matthew 1:16, 18-20, 24; Matthew 2:13, 19; Luke 1:27; Luke 2:4, 16, 33 R L, 6. an own brother of our Lord: Matthew 13:55 L T Tr WH (for R G Ἰωσῆς (which see 2)). 7. Joseph of Arimathaea, a member of the Sanhedrin, who favored Jesus: Matthew 27:57, 59; Mark 15:43, 45; Luke 23:50; John 19:38. 8. Joseph, surnamed Βαρναβᾶς (which see): Acts 4:36 L T Tr WH (for R G Ἰωσῆς (which see Acts 5:4)). 9. Joseph called Barsabas (better Barsabbas; see the word), and surnamed Justus: Acts 1:23. (See Ἰωσῆς, 3) STRONGS NT 2501a: ἸωσήχἸωσήχ, Josech, see Ἰωσήφ, 3. Of Hebrew origin (Yowceph); Joseph, the name of seven Israelites -- Joseph. see HEBREW Yowceph Englishman's Concordance Matthew 1:16 NGRK: ἐγέννησεν τὸν Ἰωσὴφ τὸν ἄνδρα NAS: was the father of Joseph the husband KJV: begat Joseph the husband INT: was father of Joseph the husband Matthew 1:18 N Matthew 1:19 N Matthew 1:20 N Matthew 1:24 N Matthew 2:13 N Matthew 2:19 N Matthew 13:55 N Matthew 27:56 N Matthew 27:57 N Matthew 27:59 N Mark 15:43 N Mark 15:45 N Luke 1:27 N Luke 2:4 N Luke 2:16 N Luke 3:23 N Luke 3:24 N Luke 3:26 N Luke 3:30 N Luke 4:22 N Luke 23:50 N John 1:45 N John 4:5 N John 6:42 N Strong's Greek 2501 |