Strong’s G2500

Ἰωσῆς

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

Iósés

Pronunciation

ee-o-SACE

Definition

Joses

Meaning

(Hebrew), Joses (a) son of Eliezer, (b) son of Mary, half-brother of Jesus, (c) surnamed Barnabas (also called Joseph).

Usage

In the New Testament, the name Iósés is used to refer to a few individuals. It is a variant of the name Joseph and is used to identify specific persons distinct from the more commonly known Josephs, such as Joseph, the husband of Mary, or Joseph of Arimathea.

Bible references

Mark 6:3;Mark 15:40;Mark 15:47