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Lexicon :: Strong's G2501 - iōsēph

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Ἰωσήφ
Transliteration
iōsēph (Key)
Pronunciation
ee-o-safe'
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Part of Speech
proper masculine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
Of Hebrew origin יוֹסֵף (H3130)
mGNT
36x in 3 unique form(s) TR
35x in 2 unique form(s) LXX
220x in 1 unique form(s)
Strong’s Definitions

†Ἰωσήφ Iōsḗph, ee-o-safe'; of Hebrew origin (H3130); Joseph, the name of seven Israelites:—Joseph.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 35x

The KJV translates Strong's G2501 in the following manner: Joseph (husband of Mary) (16x), Joseph (son of Jacob) (9x), Joseph of Arimathaea (6x), Joseph (son of Judas) (1x), Joseph of Barsabas (1x), Joseph son of Jonan (1x), Joseph (son of Mattathias) (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 35x
The KJV translates Strong's G2501 in the following manner: Joseph (husband of Mary) (16x), Joseph (son of Jacob) (9x), Joseph of Arimathaea (6x), Joseph (son of Judas) (1x), Joseph of Barsabas (1x), Joseph son of Jonan (1x), Joseph (son of Mattathias) (1x).

  1. Joseph = "let him add"

    1. the patriarch, the eleventh son of Jacob

    2. the son of Jonan or Jonam, one of the ancestors of Christ, Lk 3:30

    3. the son of Judah [or Judas; better Joda] another ancestor of Jesus, Lk 3:26

    4. the son of Mattathias, another ancestor of Christ, Lk 3:24

    5. the husband of Mary, the mother of Jesus

    6. a half-brother of Jesus Mat. 13:55

    7. Joseph of Arimathaea, a member of the Sanhedrin, who favoured Jesus. Mt. 27:57,59; Mk 15:43,45

    8. Joseph surnamed Barnabas Acts 4:36

    9. Joseph call Barsabas and surnamed Justus, Acts 1:23

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
†Ἰωσήφ Iōsḗph, ee-o-safe'; of Hebrew origin (H3130); Joseph, the name of seven Israelites:—Joseph.
STRONGS G2501:
Ἰωσήφ, indeclinable (in Josephus (e. g. contra Apion 1, 14, 16; 32, 3; 33, 5) Ιωσηπος), ὁ (יוסֵף, from יָסַף to add, Genesis 30:23f (cf. B. D. under the word )), Joseph;
1. the patriarch, the eleventh son of Jacob: John 4:5; Acts 7:9, 13f, 18; Hebrews 11:21f; φυλή Ἰωσήφ, i. e. the tribe of Ephraim, Revelation 7:8.
2. the son of Jonan (or Jonam), one of Christ's ancestors: Luke 3:30.
3. the son of Judah (or Judas; better Joda) another ancestor of Jesus: Luke 3:26 (where L marginal reading T Tr WH Ἰωσήχ, which see).
4. the son of Mattathias, another of the same: Luke 3:24.
5. the husband of Mary, the mother of Jesus: Matthew 1:16, 18-20, 24; Matthew 2:13, 19; Luke 1:27; Luke 2:4, 16, 33 R L, Luke 2:43 R G L marginal reading; Luke 3:23; 4:22; John 1:45 (John 1:46); John 6:42.
6. an own brother of our Lord: Matthew 13:55 L T Tr WH (for R G Ἰωσῆς (which see 2)).
7. Joseph of Arimathaea, a member of the Sanhedrin, who favored Jesus: Matthew 27:57, 59; Mark 15:43, 45; Luke 23:50; John 19:38.
8. Joseph, surnamed Βαρναβᾶς (which see): Acts 4:36 L T Tr WH (for R G Ἰωσῆς (which see Acts 5:4)).
9. Joseph called Barsabas (better Barsabbas; see the word), and surnamed Justus: Acts 1:23. (See Ἰωσῆς, 3)
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Genesis
30:23
Matthew
1; 1:16; 1:24; 2:13; 2:19; 13:55; 27:57; 27:59
Mark
15:43; 15:45
Luke
1:27; 2:4; 2:16; 2:33; 2:43; 3:23; 3:24; 3:26; 3:30; 4:22; 23:50
John
1:45; 1:46; 4:5; 6:42; 19:38
Acts
1:23; 4:36; 5:4; 7:9; 7:13; 7:18
Hebrews
11:21
Revelation
7:8

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G2501 matches the Greek Ἰωσήφ (iōsēph),
which occurs 35 times in 34 verses in the TR Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 1:16

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 1:16 - and Jacob begat Joseph, the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 1:18

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 1:18 - Now the birth of Jesus Christ was thus: His mother, Mary, that is, having been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found to be with child of the Holy Spirit.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 1:19

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 1:19 - But Joseph, her husband, being a righteous man, and unwilling to expose her publicly, purposed to have put her away secretly;

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 1:20

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 1:20 - but while he pondered on these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, Joseph, son of David, fear not to take to thee Mary, thy wife, for that which is begotten in her is of the Holy Spirit.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 1:24 - But Joseph, having awoke up from his sleep, did as the angel of the Lord had enjoined him, and took to him his wife,

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 2:13 - Now, they having departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appears in a dream to Joseph, saying, Arise, take to thee the little child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be there until I shall tell thee; for Herod will seek the little child to destroy it.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 2:19 - But Herod having died, behold, an angel of the Lord appears in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, saying,

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 27:57 - Now when even was come there came a rich man of Arimathaea, his name Joseph, who also himself was a disciple to Jesus.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 27:59 - And Joseph having got the body, wrapped it in a clean linen cloth,

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 15:43 - Joseph of Arimathaea, an honourable councillor, who also himself was awaiting the kingdom of God, coming, emboldened himself and went in to Pilate and begged the body of Jesus.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 15:45 - And when he knew from the centurion, he granted the body to Joseph.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 1:27

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 1:27 - to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 2:4

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 2:4 - and Joseph also went up from Galilee out of the city Nazareth to Judaea, to David's city, the which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David,

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 2:16 - And they came with haste, and found both Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in the manger;

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 2:33 - And his father and mother wondered at the things which were said concerning him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 2:43

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 2:43 - and had completed the days, as they returned, the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, and his parents knew not of it;

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 3:23

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 3:23 - And Jesus himself was beginning to be about thirty years old; being as was supposed son of Joseph; of Eli,

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 3:24

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 3:24 - of Matthat, of Levi, of Melchi, of Janna, of Joseph,

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 3:26

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 3:26 - of Maath, of Mattathias, of Semei, of Joseph, of Juda,

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 3:30

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 3:30 - of Simeon, of Juda, of Joseph, of Jonan, of Eliakim,

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 4:22 - And all bore witness to him, and wondered at the words of grace which were coming out of his mouth. And they said, Is not this the son of Joseph?

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 23:50 - And behold, a man named Joseph, who was a councillor, a good man and a just

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 1:45

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 1:45 - Philip finds Nathanael, and says to him, We have found him of whom Moses wrote in the law, and the prophets, Jesus, the son of Joseph, who is from Nazareth.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 4:5

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 4:5 - He comes therefore to a city of Samaria called Sychar, near to the land which Jacob gave to his son Joseph.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 6:42

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 6:42 - And they said, Is not this Jesus the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we have known? how then does *he* say, I am come down out of heaven?

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 19:38

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 19:38 - And after these things Joseph of Arimathaea, who was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly through fear of the Jews, demanded of Pilate that he might take the body of Jesus: and Pilate allowed it. He came therefore and took away the body of Jesus.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 1:23 - And they appointed two, Joseph, who was called Barsabas, who had been surnamed Justus, and Matthias.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 7:9

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 7:9 - And the patriarchs, envying Joseph, sold him away into Egypt. And God was with him,

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 7:13

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 7:13 - and the second time Joseph was made known to his brethren, and the family of Joseph became known to Pharaoh.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 7:14

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 7:14 - And Joseph sent and called down to him his father Jacob and all his kindred, seventy-five souls.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 7:18 - until another king over Egypt arose who did not know Joseph.

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 11:21

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 11:21 - By faith Jacob when dying blessed each of the sons of Joseph, and worshipped on the top of his staff.

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 11:22

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 11:22 - By faith Joseph when dying called to mind the going forth of the sons of Israel, and gave commandment concerning his bones.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 7:8

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 7:8 - out of the tribe of Zabulun, twelve thousand; out of the tribe of Joseph, twelve thousand; out of the tribe of Benjamin, twelve thousand sealed.
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