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 | Joseph | Acts.1.23 |
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 • Candidate to replace Judas as apostle
Man living at the time of the New Testament
Joseph, also called Barsabbas or Justus, was considered as a replacement for Judas among the apostles.
- A man living at the time of the New Testament, only mentioned at Act.1.23;
- referred to as Joseph Ἰωσήφ, or Barsabbas (KJV= Barsabas) Βαρσαβᾶς, or Justus Ἰοῦστος.
Joseph, also known as Barsabbas or Justus, was one of the candidates proposed to replace Judas Iscariot as an apostle after Judas' betrayal and death (Acts 1:23). He was one of the men who had accompanied the apostles during Jesus' entire ministry, from the time of John's baptism until Jesus' ascension (Acts 1:21-22). The apostles prayed for God's guidance and cast lots between Joseph and Matthias. The lot fell to Matthias, and he was added to the eleven apostles (Acts 1:24-26). The double names "Barsabbas" and "Justus" suggest that Joseph was known by multiple names. "Barsabbas" likely means "son of the Sabbath," while "Justus" is a Roman surname meaning "righteous" or "just."
All entries for Joseph or Barsabbas or Justus: Ἰωσήφ ☩ Βαρσαβᾶς ☩ Ἰοῦστος