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.
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 • Jacob's son • Son of Jacob, ruler in Egypt
Jacob's son living at the time of the Patriarchs
Joseph, Jacob's son, rose to power in Egypt and saved his family during a famine.
- Jacob's son living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.30.24;
- referred to as Joseph or "him" (KJV= Joseph) יוֹסֵף, or Joseph יְהוֹסֵף, or Zaphenath-paneah צׇפְנַת פַּעְנֵחַ, or Joseph or "him" (KJV= Joseph) Ἰωσήφ;
- son of Israel יִשְׂרָאֵל and Rachel רָחֵל;
- a brother of Benjamin בִּנְיָמִין;
- half-brother of: Reuben רְאוּבֵן, Simeon שִׁמְעוֹן, Levi לֵוִי, Judah יְהוּדָה, Dan דָּן, Naphtali נַפְתָּלִי, Gad גָּד, Asher אָשֵׁר, Issachar יִשָּׂשכָר, Zebulun זְבוּלוּן and Dinah דִּינָה;
- husband of Asenath אָסְנַת;
- father of Manasseh מְנַשֶּׁה and Ephraim אֶפְרַיִם.
Joseph was the eleventh son of Israel (or 'Jacob') and the firstborn of Rachel (Genesis 30:22-24). He was favored by his father, causing jealousy among his brothers (Genesis 37:3-4). Joseph had dreams of his family bowing down to him, further straining the relationships (Genesis 37:5-11). His brothers sold him into slavery, and he was taken to Egypt (Genesis 37:12-36). In Egypt, Joseph served in Potiphar's house, where he was falsely accused and imprisoned (Genesis 39). While in prison, Joseph interpreted the dreams of Pharaoh's cupbearer and baker (Genesis 40). Later, he interpreted Pharaoh's dreams and was appointed as second-in-command over Egypt (Genesis 41:1-45). During this time, he was given the name Zaphenath-paneah by Pharaoh (Genesis 41:45). Joseph managed Egypt's resources wisely during the years of plenty and famine (Genesis 41:46-57). His brothers came to Egypt for food, and after testing them, Joseph revealed his identity and reconciled with them (Genesis 42-45). Joseph brought his father, Jacob, and his entire family to Egypt, where they settled in the land of Goshen (Genesis 46-47). Before his death, Jacob blessed Joseph's sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, and prophesied about Joseph's descendants (Genesis 48-49). Joseph died at the age of 110 and was embalmed and placed in a coffin in Egypt (Genesis 50:22-26). His bones were later carried out of Egypt by the Israelites during the Exodus and buried at Shechem (Exodus 13:19; Joshua 24:32). Joseph's life exemplified faith, forgiveness, and God's providence in the midst of hardship.
All entries for Joseph or Zaphenath-paneah: יוֹסֵף ☩ יְהוֹסֵף ☩ Ἰωσήφ ☩ צׇפְנַת פַּעְנֵחַ