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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 BoxMat 1:16 - And Jacob begat Joseph G2501 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 on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, G2501 before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 1:19 - Then Joseph G2501 her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 1:20 - But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, G2501 thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 1:24 - Then Joseph G2501 being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 2:13 - And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph G2501 in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 2:19 - But when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeareth in a dream to Joseph G2501 in Egypt,

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 27:57 - When the even was come, there came a rich man of Arimathaea, named Joseph, G2501 who also himself was Jesus' disciple:

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 27:59 - And when Joseph G2501 had taken the body, he wrapped it in a clean linen cloth,

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 15:43 - Joseph G2501 of Arimathaea, an honourable counsellor, which also waited for the kingdom of God, came, and went in boldly unto Pilate, and craved the body of Jesus.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 15:45 - And when he knew it of the centurion, he gave the body to Joseph. G2501

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 1:27 - To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, G2501 of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 2:4 - And Joseph G2501 also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 2:16 - And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, G2501 and the babe lying in a manger.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 2:33 - And Joseph G2501 and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 2:43

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 2:43 - And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph G2501 and his mother knew not of it.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 3:23 - And Jesus himself began to be about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, G2501 which was the son of Heli,

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 3:24 - Which was the son of Matthat, which was the son of Levi, which was the son of Melchi, which was the son of Janna, which was the son of Joseph, G2501

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 3:26 - Which was the son of Maath, which was the son of Mattathias, which was the son of Semei, which was the son of Joseph, G2501 which was the son of Juda,

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 3:30 - Which was the son of Simeon, which was the son of Juda, which was the son of Joseph, G2501 which was the son of Jonan, which was the son of Eliakim,

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 4:22 - And all bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth. And they said, Is not this Joseph's G2501 son?

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 23:50 - And, behold, there was a man named Joseph, G2501 a counsellor; and he was a good man, and a just:

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 1:45

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 1:45 - Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph. G2501

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 4:5 - Then cometh he to a city of Samaria, which is called Sychar, near to the parcel of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph. G2501

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 6:42 - And they said, Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, G2501 whose father and mother we know? how is it then that he saith, I came down from heaven?

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 19:38 - And after this Joseph G2501 of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave him leave. He came therefore, and took the body of Jesus.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 1:23 - And they appointed two, Joseph G2501 called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 7:9

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 7:9 - And the patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph G2501 into Egypt: but God was with him,

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 7:13 - And at the second time Joseph G2501 was made known to his brethren; and Joseph's G2501 kindred was made known unto Pharaoh.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 7:14

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 7:14 - Then sent Joseph, G2501 and called his father Jacob to him, and all his kindred, threescore and fifteen souls.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 7:18 - Till another king arose, which knew not Joseph. G2501

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 11:21

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 11:21 - By faith Jacob, when he was a dying, blessed both the sons of Joseph; G2501 and worshipped, leaning upon the top of his staff.

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 11:22

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 11:22 - By faith Joseph, G2501 when he died, made mention of the departing of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 7:8

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 7:8 - Of the tribe of Zabulon were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Joseph G2501 were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Benjamin were sealed twelve thousand.
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