Lexical Definition
Ἰωσήφ Iōsḗph (ee-o-safe') Joseph N:N-M-P
of Hebrew origin (יוֹסֵף)
Joseph.
- Joseph, the name of seven Israelites
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Ἰωσὴφ | of Joseph | Luke.3.30 |
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 |
Profile
Male • Son of Jonam • An ancestor of Jesus Christ
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Joseph, the son of Jonam, is listed as an ancestor of Jesus Christ in Luke's genealogy.
- A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Luk.3.30;
- only referred to as Joseph Ἰωσήφ;
- a son of Jonam Ἰωνάν;
- father of Judah Ἰούδας.
Joseph, the son of Jonam, is mentioned in Luke 3:30 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 Jonam and the father of Judah. 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. His inclusion in the genealogy helps establish Jesus' lineage and ancestral heritage.
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