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Ἰωσήφ G2501

G2501 is the Greek word Ἰωσήφ, transliterated Iōsḗph. The King James Version most often renders it joseph.

Word: ἸωσήφTransliteration: IōsḗphLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 29 verses

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.

joseph 25×son of joseph 2×joseph's 2×time joseph 1×

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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