Biblica Analytica
G2500G Greek

Ἰωσῆς

Iōsēs

Joseph

Lexicon Entry

Definition
Joseph
Transliteration
Iōsēs
Strong's Number
G2500G
Occurrences
3

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

Based 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
Strong's
G2500G
Lemma
Ἰωσῆς
Transliteration
Iōsēs
Definition
Joseph
Occurrences
3
Model
groq
Prompt version
1

AI synthesis uses only the lexicon data above as context — never training knowledge.

Occurrences in Scripture

3 total occurrences across the text