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Joses
same as Jose
Ἰωσῆς Iōsēs
Joses (Greek: Ἰωσῆς, Iōsēs) is a biblical name; its Greek etymology is not securely established. Two men in scripture bear the name; the best attested belongs to the Gospels period. In 2013 it was given to 7 children in the United States. Appears with James in Mark 15.
Which Joses?
Two men in scripture bear this name. Here is each of them.
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Joses
sibling of James
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Joses
son of Mary
Scripture against society
The two measures, side by side
At a glance
- Verses
- 5 across 2 books
- Bearers
- 2 distinct people in scripture
- Testament
- New
- Era
- Gospels
Using it today
Based on 2013 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2013 | 7 | Steady |
| All-time total | 33 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 7 in 2013 | Its highest year on record |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | Matthew 13:55 |
| Last appears | Mark 15:47 |
| Cross-references | 135 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Joseph co-occurrence Appears with Joseph in Mark 15.
- Judas co-occurrence Appears with Judas in Mark 6.
- Jude co-occurrence Appears with Jude in Mark 6.
- Mary co-occurrence Appears with Mary in Mark 15.
- James co-occurrence Appears with James in Mark 15.
- Salome co-occurrence Appears with Salome in Mark 15.
- Zebedee co-occurrence Appears with Zebedee in Matthew 27.
- Simon co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Simon.
Origin & meaning
Ἰωσῆς, -ῆ (Rec. -ή Luk.3:29; AV, Jose; see: Ἰησοῦς, 3), and -ῆτος (Mk, ll with), ὁ,
Joses;
__1. brother of our Lord: Mrk.6:3, Mat.13:55 (Rec., see: Ἰωσήφ).
__2. Son of Mary: Mat.27:56 (-σήφ), WH, txt), Mrk.15:40, 47
__3. see: Βαρνάβας.†
(AS)
Joses (or Joseph) was one of Jesus' brothers and a son of Mary.
The biblical story
Joses, also known as Joseph, was one of the brothers of Jesus Christ and a son of Mary. He is mentioned by name in the Gospels of Mark and Matthew. In Mrk.6.3 and Mat.13.55, Joses/Joseph is listed along with James, Judas (or Jude), and Simon as Jesus' brothers. He was likely born after Jesus, as Jesus is referred to as Mary's firstborn (Luk.2.7).
Key verses
Joses appears in 2 verses. Here are some of the most notable:
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Is not this the carpenter’s son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas?
Matthew 13:55 -
Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, and Joses, and of Juda, and Simon? and are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended at him.
Mark 6:3
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Matthew (1)
- Matthew 13:55
Mark (1)
- Mark 6:3