Strong's Lexicon Iosias: Josiah Original Word: Ἰωσίας Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew name יֹאשִׁיָּהוּ (Yoshiyahu) Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H2977 (יֹאשִׁיָּהוּ, Yoshiyahu): The Hebrew equivalent of Iosias, meaning "Yahweh supports" or "Yahweh heals." Usage: The name Iosias refers to Josiah, a king of Judah known for his religious reforms and dedication to the worship of Yahweh. In the New Testament, Iosias is mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus Christ, highlighting his significance in the lineage of the Messiah. Cultural and Historical Background: Josiah was the son of Amon and the grandson of Manasseh, ascending to the throne of Judah at the young age of eight after his father's assassination. His reign, which lasted from approximately 640 to 609 BC, is noted for significant religious reforms, including the restoration of the Temple in Jerusalem and the re-establishment of the covenant with God. Josiah's efforts to rid Judah of idolatry and return to the worship of Yahweh were pivotal in the history of Israel, as recorded in 2 Kings 22-23 and 2 Chronicles 34-35. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2502: ἸωσίαςἸωσίας (L T Tr WH Ἰωσείας (see WH's Appendix, p. 155; under the word εἰ, ἰ)), Ιωσιου, ὁ (יֹאשִׁיָּהוּ i. e. whom 'Jehovah heals'), Josiah, king of Judah, who restored among the Jews the worship of the true God, and after a reign of thirty-one years was slain in battle circa Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Josias. Of Hebrew origin (Yo'shiyah); Josias (i.e. Joshiah), an Israelite -- Josias. see HEBREW Yo'shiyah Forms and Transliterations Ιωσειαν Ἰωσείαν Ιωσειας Ἰωσείας Ἰωσίαν Ἰωσίας Iosian Iosían Iōsian Iōsían Iosias Iosías Iōsias IōsíasLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 1:10 N-AMSGRK: ἐγέννησεν τὸν Ἰωσίαν NAS: the father of Josiah. KJV: Amon begat Josias; INT: was father of Josiah Matthew 1:11 N-NMS Strong's Greek 2502 |
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