Lexical Definition

‎Ἰησοῦς‎ Iēsoûs (ee-ay-sooce') Jesus N:N-M-P
of Hebrew origin (‎יְהוֹשׁוּעַ‎)

Jesus.

Usage: 2 forms in 2 verses
Form Translated As     In Verse(s)
Ἰησοῦσ Joshua Heb.4.8
Ἰησοῦ Joshua Acts.7.45

Abbott-Smith

Ἰησοῦς, -οῦ, dat., voc. -οῦ, acc., -οῦν (Heb. יְהוֹשׁוּעַ, יְהֹשֻׁעַ, יֵשׁוּעַ),

1. JESUS: Mt 1:21, al.; ὁ Ἰ, Mt 3:13, al.; Ἰ. Χριστός, Mt 1:1, Mk 1:1, al.; Χρ. Ἰ., Ro 2:26, al.; κύριος Ἰ., Ac 28:31, al.; Ἰησοῦ, voc., Mk 1:24, al.
2. Joshua: Ac 7:45, He 4:8.
3. Jesus, son of Eliezer: Lk 3:29.
4. Jesus, surnamed Justus: Col 4:11.
5. v.s. βαραββᾶς.

Abbott-Smith References

Book Refs
Matthew 1:1 · 1:21 · 3:13
Mark 1:1 · 1:24
Luke 3:29
Acts 7:45 · 28:31
Romans 2:26
Colossians 4:11
Hebrews 4:8

Profile

Male • A judge • Moses' assistant who led Israel into Canaan

Judge living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness and Israel before the Monarchy

Joshua, the son of Nun, was Moses' assistant and successor who led the Israelites into the Promised Land.

Joshua, the son of Nun, was a prominent figure in the Old Testament who served as Moses' assistant and later succeeded him as the leader of the Israelites. He was from the tribe of Ephraim (Numbers 13:8) and was originally named Hoshea, but Moses changed his name to Joshua (Numbers 13:16). Joshua was one of the twelve spies sent to explore the land of Canaan (Numbers 13:8), and he and Caleb were the only ones who brought back a positive report and encouraged the people to trust God (Numbers 14:6-9). As a result, Joshua and Caleb were the only adults from their generation permitted to enter the Promised Land (Numbers 14:30, 38).

Before Moses' death, God appointed Joshua to succeed him as the leader of Israel (Numbers 27:18-23; Deuteronomy 31:7-8, 14, 23). After Moses' death, Joshua led the Israelites across the Jordan River and into the land of Canaan (Joshua 1-4). He oversaw the conquest of Jericho (Joshua 6), Ai (Joshua 8), and numerous other cities and territories (Joshua 10-12). Joshua also led the Israelites in renewing their covenant with God (Joshua 8:30-35; 24:1-28).

Under Joshua's leadership, the land of Canaan was divided among the tribes of Israel as their inheritance (Joshua 13-21). In his old age, Joshua gave a farewell address to the Israelites, encouraging them to remain faithful to God (Joshua 23-24). He died at the age of 110 and was buried in his inheritance at Timnath-serah (Joshua 24:29-30; Judges 2:8-9).

Joshua is remembered as a courageous leader, a faithful servant of God, and a key figure in Israel's history who led the people into the Promised Land and helped establish them as a nation.

All entries for Joshua, Jeshua or Hoshea: יְהוֹשׁוּעַ ☩ Ἰησοῦς ☩ הוֹשֵׁעַ ☩ יֵשׁוּעַ