Lexical Definition

‎Ἰωσήφ‎ Iōsḗph (ee-o-safe') Joseph ^N:N-M-P
of Hebrew origin (‎יוֹסֵף‎)

Joseph.

• Joseph, the name of seven Israelites

Abbott-Smith

Ἰωσήφ, indecl. (FlJ, Ἰώσηπος, -ου), ὁ (Heb. יוֹסֵף),
Joseph;
1. the Son of Jacob: Jo 4:5, Ac 7:9, 13, 14, 18, He 11:21, 22, Re 7:8.
2. In the genealogy of our Lord,
(a) the son of Matthias: Lk 3:24;
(b) the son Joram: Lk 3:30.
3. The husband of Mary, the Lord's mother: Mt 1:16 ff., Lk 1:27, Jo 1:46, al.
4. One of the brethren of our Lord (v.s. ἀδελφός): Mt 13:55.
5. Son of Mary: Mt 27:56 (-σῆς, WH, mg., RV).
6. Joseph of Arimatbæa: Mt 27:57, 59, Mk 15:43, 45, Lk 23:50, Jo 19:38.
7. v.s. Βαρνάβας.
8. v.s. Βαρσαβᾶς.

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Male • Of Arimathea, buried Jesus in his own tomb

Man living at the time of the New Testament

Joseph of Arimathea was a wealthy disciple who buried Jesus in his own new tomb.

• A man living at the time of the New Testament, first mentioned at Mat.27.57;
• only referred to as Joseph Ἰωσήφ.

Joseph of Arimathea was a wealthy and prominent member of the Jewish council (Matthew 27:57; Mark 15:43). He was a disciple of Jesus but secretly out of fear of the Jewish leaders (John 19:38). Joseph is described as a good and righteous man who had not consented to the council's decision to condemn Jesus (Luke 23:50-51). After Jesus' crucifixion, Joseph boldly asked Pilate for Jesus' body (Mark 15:43; John 19:38). He took the body, wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, and placed it in his own new tomb, which had been cut out of rock (Matthew 27:59-60; Mark 15:46; Luke 23:53). The tomb was then sealed with a large stone (Matthew 27:60). Joseph's actions fulfilled the prophecy that the Messiah would be buried with the rich (Isaiah 53:9). His selfless act provided a proper burial for Jesus and demonstrated his devotion and respect for the Lord.

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