Lexical Definition

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

Joseph.

Usage: 1 form in 1 verse
Form Translated As     In Verse(s)
Ἰωσὴφ of Joseph Luke.3.24

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.

Abbott-Smith References

Book Refs
Matthew 1:16 · 13:55 · 27:56 · 27:57 · 27:59
Mark 15:43 · 15:45
Luke 1:27 · 3:24 · 3:30 · 23:50
John 1:46 · 4:5 · 19:38
Acts 7:9 · 7:13 · 7:14 · 7:18
Hebrews 11:21 · 11:22
Revelation 7:8

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Male • Son of Mattathias • An ancestor of Jesus Christ

Man living at the time ofExile and return

Joseph, the son of Mattathias, is listed as an ancestor of Jesus Christ in Luke's genealogy.

Joseph, the son of Mattathias, is mentioned in Luke 3:24 as part of the genealogy of Jesus Christ. This genealogy traces Jesus' lineage through his mother Mary's family line. Joseph is listed as the son of Mattathias and the father of Jannai. The genealogy spans several centuries, from Jesus back to Adam, demonstrating Jesus' connection to the ancestral line of David and the fulfillment of messianic prophecies. However, no additional information is provided about Joseph's life or the specific time period in which he lived.

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