2498. Iósaphat

Lexicon

Iósaphat: Jehoshaphat

Original Word: Ἰωσαφάτ
Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable
Transliteration: Iósaphat
Pronunciation: yo-saf-at'
Phonetic Spelling: (ee-o-saf-at')
Definition: Jehoshaphat
Meaning: (Hebrew), Jehoshaphat, king of Judah, son of Asaph, father of Joram, an ancestor of Jesus.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Josaphat.

Of Hebrew origin (Yhowshaphat); Josaphat (i.e. Jehoshaphat), an Israelite -- Josaphat.

see HEBREW Yhowshaphat

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of Hebrew origin Yehoshaphat
Definition
Jehoshaphat, an Isr.
NASB Translation
Jehoshaphat (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2498: Ἰωσαφάτ

Ἰωσαφάτ, ὁ, indeclinable (יְהושָׁפָט i. e. Jehovah judges), Jehoshaphat, king of Judah from (circa) to 889 (1 Kings 22:41ff; 2 Chronicles 17-20): Matthew 1:8.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew יְהוֹשָׁפָט (Yehoshaphat)

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Hebrew 3092: יְהוֹשָׁפָט (Yehoshaphat) • The original Hebrew name from which the Greek Ἰωσαφάτ is derived. This entry provides the basis for understanding the historical and theological context of Jehoshaphat's role in the biblical narrative.

Usage: The name Ἰωσαφάτ appears in the New Testament as a reference to the lineage of Jesus Christ, specifically in the genealogy recorded in the Gospel of Matthew.

Context: • Historical Context: Jehoshaphat was a notable king of Judah, known for his religious reforms and efforts to bring the people back to the worship of Yahweh. His reign is detailed in the Old Testament books of 1 Kings and 2 Chronicles. Jehoshaphat is recognized for his alliance with the northern kingdom of Israel, his judicial reforms, and his military campaigns.
• Biblical Significance: In the New Testament, Ἰωσαφάτ is mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus Christ, highlighting the Davidic lineage and the fulfillment of messianic prophecies. Matthew 1:8 (BSB) states, "Asa was the father of Jehoshaphat, Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, Joram the father of Uzziah."
• Theological Implications: The inclusion of Jehoshaphat in the genealogy of Jesus underscores the continuity of God's covenantal promises through the line of David. It reflects the theme of divine judgment and righteousness, as Jehoshaphat's name itself signifies the judgment of Yahweh.
• Cultural Impact: Jehoshaphat's legacy is one of faithfulness and reform, serving as an example of godly leadership. His story is often cited in discussions of biblical kingship and the importance of aligning national leadership with divine principles.

Forms and Transliterations

Ιωσαφατ Ἰωσαφάτ Ἰωσαφὰτ Iosaphat Iosaphát Iosaphàt Iōsaphat Iōsaphát Iōsaphàt

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 1:8 N
GRK: ἐγέννησεν τὸν Ἰωσαφάτ Ἰωσαφὰτ δὲ
NAS: was the father of Jehoshaphat, Jehoshaphat
KJV: Asa begat Josaphat; and Josaphat
INT: was father of Jehoshaphat Jehoshaphat moreover

Matthew 1:8 N
GRK: τὸν Ἰωσαφάτ Ἰωσαφὰτ δὲ ἐγέννησεν
NAS: of Jehoshaphat, Jehoshaphat the father
KJV: Josaphat; and Josaphat begat Joram;
INT: Jehoshaphat Jehoshaphat moreover was father of

Strong's Greek 2498
2 Occurrences

Ἰωσαφάτ — 2 Occ.