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Ἰωσήφ G2501
G2501 is the Greek word Ἰωσήφ, transliterated Iōsḗph. The King James Version most often renders it joseph.
What it means
Joseph, the name of seven Israelites.
Where it comes from
of Hebrew origin (H03130).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 30 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: Joseph.
Verses using Ἰωσήφ
All 29 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 1:16 · KJV
And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.
Matthew 1:18 · KJV
Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.
Matthew 1:19 · KJV
Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily.
Matthew 1:20 · KJV
But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, 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.
Matthew 1:24 · KJV
Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:
Matthew 2:13 · KJV
And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph 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.
Matthew 2:19 · KJV
But when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeareth in a dream to Joseph in Egypt,
Matthew 27:57 · KJV
When the even was come, there came a rich man of Arimathaea, named Joseph, who also himself was Jesus’ disciple:
Matthew 27:59 · KJV
And when Joseph had taken the body, he wrapped it in a clean linen cloth,
Mark 15:43 · KJV
Joseph 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.
Luke 1:27 · KJV
To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary.
Luke 2:4 · KJV
And Joseph 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:)
Luke 2:16 · KJV
And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.
Luke 2:33 · KJV
And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him.
Luke 2:43 · KJV
And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it.
Luke 3:23 · KJV
And Jesus himself began to be about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, which was the son of Heli,
Luke 3:26 · KJV
Which was the son of Maath, which was the son of Mattathias, which was the son of Semei, which was the son of Joseph, which was the son of Juda,
Luke 3:30 · KJV
Which was the son of Simeon, which was the son of Juda, which was the son of Joseph, which was the son of Jonan, which was the son of Eliakim,
Luke 4:22 · KJV
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 son?
Luke 23:50 · KJV
And, behold, there was a man named Joseph, a counsellor; and he was a good man, and a just:
John 6:42 · KJV
And they said, Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? how is it then that he saith, I came down from heaven?
John 19:38 · KJV
And after this Joseph 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.
Acts 1:23 · KJV
And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.
Acts 7:9 · KJV
And the patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt: but God was with him,
Acts 7:13 · KJV
And at the second time Joseph was made known to his brethren; and Joseph’s kindred was made known unto Pharaoh.
Acts 7:14 · KJV
Then sent Joseph, and called his father Jacob to him, and all his kindred, threescore and fifteen souls.
Hebrews 11:21 · KJV
By faith Jacob, when he was a dying, blessed both the sons of Joseph; and worshipped, leaning upon the top of his staff.
Hebrews 11:22 · KJV
By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones.
Revelation 7:8 · KJV
Of the tribe of Zabulon were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Joseph were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Benjamin were sealed twelve thousand.
Common questions
What does Strong's G2501 mean?
G2501 is the Greek word Ἰωσήφ (Iōsḗph), meaning Joseph, the name of seven Israelites.
How is G2501 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it joseph (25 times), son of joseph (2 times), joseph's (2 times), time joseph (1 time).
How many times does G2501 appear in the Bible?
Ἰωσήφ (Iōsḗph) is tagged in 29 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2501 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: of Hebrew origin (H03130).
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