Lexical Summary Iósé: Joses Original Word: Ἰωσῆ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Jose. Genitive case of Ioses; Jose, an Israelite -- Jose. see GREEK Ioses NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originvariant reading for Iósés, q.v. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2499: Ἰωσῆ[Ἰωσῆ (A. V. Jose, incorrectly), see Ἰωσῆς, at the beginning) Ἰωσῆς, genitive Ἰωσῆ (R G in Luke 3:29 Ἰωσῆ (which A. V. incorrectly takes as the nominative Jose)) and (L T Tr WH in Mark 6:3; Mark 15:40, 47) Ἰωσῆτος (cf. Alexander Buttmann (1873) Ausf. Spr. i., p. 199; Buttmann, 19f (17f); Winers Grammar, § 10, 1; (WH's Appendix, p. 159a)), ὁ, Joses; 1. one of the ancestors of Christ: Luke 3:29 ((see above); L T Tr WH Ἰησοῦ, which see 2). 2. the brother of Jesus: Mark 6:3, and R G in Matthew 13:55 (where L T Tr WH Ἰωσήφ, which see 6); see Ἰάκωβος, 3. 3. the son of Mary, the sister of the mother of Jesus (see Μαριάμ, 3): Matthew 27:56 (where T Tr marginal reading WH text Ἰωσήφ (Ἰωσῆς and Ἰωσήφ seem to have been different forms of one and the same name; cf. Renan in the Journ. Asiat., 1864, ser. vi. T. iv., p. 536; Frankel, Hodeget in Misch., p. 31 note; Böhl, Volksbibel as above with, p. 15)); Mark 15:40, 47. 4. a Levite, surnamed Βαρναβᾶς (which see): Acts 4:36 (where L T Tr WH Ἰωσήφ). Ἰωσῆ (Jōsē, “Joses”) is the contracted Greek form of the Hebrew name Yosef, “Yahweh adds/increases.” It reflects the common first-century tendency to shorten or adapt Hebrew names into Greek for everyday use. Biblical Context Although the precise spelling Ἰωσῆ (Strong’s 2499) is not directly cited in the preserved Greek New Testament manuscripts, the personal name Joses / Joseph appears frequently in closely related forms. The name therefore invites a topical look at the individuals who bore it and the roles they filled within redemptive history. Notable Bearers of the Name in the New Testament 1. Joses, brother of Jesus (Matthew 13:55; Mark 6:3). Mentioned alongside James, Judas, and Simon, he demonstrates the genuine humanity of Christ, who grew up in a real family in Nazareth. Historical Background • Popularity of the Name: Joseph/Joses ranked among the most common Jewish names of the Second Temple era, reflecting the esteem held for the patriarch Joseph. Theological Significance 1. Incarnation Reality: References to the siblings of Jesus (including Joses) underscore that the eternal Son truly “became flesh” (John 1:14), entering an ordinary household. Lessons for Ministry Today • Quiet Faithfulness: The otherwise obscure Joses figures remind believers that even lesser-known saints have strategic places in God’s plan. Relationship to Other Biblical Characters • James the Just: Sharing the same mother as Joses, James became a pillar in the Jerusalem church (Galatians 2:9), showing that biological family members can become spiritual leaders when transformed by the resurrection. Legacy in Church History Early Christian writers pointed to Barnabas as a prototype missionary whose life foreshadowed later apostolic journeys. Traditions of his preaching in Cyprus and martyrdom encouraged the fledgling Mediterranean churches to remain steadfast under trial. Practical Reflections • God “adds” (implicit in the name) to His people—bringing growth, supplying grace, and raising helpers at each stage of salvation history. Englishman's Concordance Ἰωάννην — 36 Occ.Ἰωάννης — 54 Occ. Ἰωάννου — 39 Occ. Ἰὼβ — 1 Occ. Ἰωήλ — 1 Occ. Ἰωνάμ — 1 Occ. Ἰωνᾶ — 7 Occ. Ἰωνᾶς — 2 Occ. Ἰωράμ — 2 Occ. Ἰωρὶμ — 1 Occ. Ἰωσῆτος — 3 Occ. Ἰωσήχ — 1 Occ. Ἰωσὴφ — 35 Occ. Ἰωσίαν — 1 Occ. Ἰωσίας — 1 Occ. ἰῶτα — 1 Occ. κἀγὼ — 76 Occ. Κἀμὲ — 3 Occ. κἀμοὶ — 5 Occ. καθὰ — 1 Occ. |
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