Ἰωσῆς
Iōsēs
Joseph
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredBased on the provided data, the Greek word Ἰωσῆς (Iōsēs) translates to the name "Joseph." This name is mentioned three times in the Bible, indicating a relatively limited yet significant appearance. The fact that the name appears in the Greek language (which was widely spoken during the time of the New Testament) suggests that the text was written with a broader audience in mind, possibly including those who spoke Greek as their native language. The name "Joseph" may not hold specific significance in and of itself, as the given name was quite common in ancient times. However, its occurrence in the biblical text could indicate a historical or narrative importance that requires further investigation. Without additional context, it is difficult to determine the specific significance of the name "Joseph" in each of its three occurrences in the Bible. It is worth noting that without more context, the meaning of Ἰωσῆς can only be understood as referring to a personal name, and its significance would depend on the specific usage in each case. Further analysis of the surrounding text would be necessary to provide a more detailed understanding of the name's significance in the broader narrative.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
3 total occurrences across the text
Isn’t this the carpenter, the son of Mary, and brother of James, Joses, Judah, and Simon? Aren’t his sisters here with us?” They were offended at him.
Mark 15:47Mary Magdalene and Mary, the mother of Joses, saw where he was laid.
Mark 15:40There were also women watching from afar, among whom were both Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the less and of Joses, and Salome;