The meaning of “Ἰωσήφ”
Understanding Iōsḗph reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of Hebrew origin (יוֹסֵף) Joseph. - Joseph, the name of seven Israelites
Ἰωσήφ
of Hebrew origin (יוֹסֵף) Joseph. - Joseph, the name of seven Israelites
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 1:24 | “Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:” Word: Ἰωσήφ (Iōsḗph) | |
| Mark 15:45 | “And when he knew it of the centurion, he gave the body to Joseph.” Word: Ἰωσήφ (Iōsḗph) | |
| Luke 3:23 | “And Jesus himself began to be about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, which was the son of Heli,” Word: Ἰωσήφ (Iōsḗph) | |
| John 6:42 | “And they said, Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? how is it then that he saith, I came down from heaven?” Word: Ἰωσήφ (Iōsḗph) | |
| Acts 7:13 | “And at the second time Joseph was made known to his brethren; and Joseph’s kindred was made known unto Pharaoh.” Word: Ἰωσήφ (Iōsḗph) |