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1. Joseph, Son of Jacob (Israel): Joseph, the eleventh son of Jacob and the firstborn of Rachel, is a central figure in the Book of Genesis. His account is primarily found in Genesis 37-50. Joseph is known for his coat of many colors, a gift from his father, which incited jealousy among his brothers. This jealousy led to his being sold into slavery in Egypt (Genesis 37:3-28).

In Egypt, Joseph rose to prominence due to his ability to interpret dreams, a gift from God. He interpreted Pharaoh's dreams, predicting seven years of abundance followed by seven years of famine (Genesis 41:14-30). As a result, Pharaoh appointed him as the second-in-command over Egypt, responsible for storing grain during the years of plenty (Genesis 41:39-41).

Joseph's account is one of forgiveness and divine providence. When his brothers came to Egypt seeking food during the famine, Joseph eventually revealed his identity and forgave them, saying, "You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives" (Genesis 50:20).

2. Joseph, Husband of Mary: Joseph, a descendant of King David, is the earthly father of Jesus Christ and the husband of Mary. His account is primarily found in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. Joseph is described as a righteous man who obeyed God's commands. When he learned of Mary's pregnancy, he initially planned to divorce her quietly, but an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, instructing him to take Mary as his wife because the child conceived in her was from the Holy Spirit (Matthew 1:18-24).

Joseph played a crucial role in the early life of Jesus, providing for and protecting his family. He took Mary and Jesus to Egypt to escape King Herod's massacre of the infants, returning to Nazareth after Herod's death (Matthew 2:13-23). Joseph is last mentioned in the Bible when Jesus is twelve years old, during the family's visit to Jerusalem for the Passover (Luke 2:41-52).

3. Joseph of Arimathea: Joseph of Arimathea is a wealthy and prominent member of the Jewish council who became a disciple of Jesus. He is noted for his role in the burial of Jesus. After the crucifixion, Joseph boldly approached Pilate to request Jesus' body. He wrapped it in a clean linen cloth and placed it in his own new tomb, which he had cut out of the rock (Matthew 27:57-60, Mark 15:42-46, Luke 23:50-53, John 19:38-42).

Joseph of Arimathea's actions fulfilled the prophecy in Isaiah 53:9, which states that the Messiah would be buried with the rich. His courage and devotion to Jesus are highlighted in the Gospel accounts, as he risked his reputation and standing to ensure a proper burial for the Lord.

4. Joseph, Son of Mattathias: Mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke, Joseph, the son of Mattathias, is one of the ancestors of Jesus (Luke 3:24-25). This Joseph is part of the lineage that traces Jesus' descent from David, emphasizing the fulfillment of the Messianic prophecies regarding the Davidic line.

5. Other References: The name Joseph appears in various other contexts within the Bible, often as a common name among the Israelites. Each mention contributes to the rich tapestry of biblical history and the unfolding of God's plan through His chosen people.

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

JOSEPH'S DREAM

See ASTRONOMY, sec. II, 6; JOSEPH.

Greek

2501. Ioseph -- Joseph, the name of several Israelites
... Joseph, the name of several Israelites. Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable
Transliteration: Ioseph Phonetic Spelling: (ee-o-safe') Short Definition ...
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Strong's Hebrew

6847. Tsaphenath Paneach -- "the god speaks and he lives ...
... Tsaphenath Paneach. 6848 . "the god speaks and he lives," Joseph's Eg. ... Word Origin
of foreign origin Definition "the god speaks and he lives," Joseph's Eg. ...
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6319. Poti Phera -- Joseph's father-in-law
Poti Phera. 6318, 6319. Poti Phera. 6320 . Joseph's father-in-law. Transliteration:
Poti Phera Phonetic Spelling: (po-tee feh'-rah) Short Definition: Potiphera ...
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6318. Potiphar -- Joseph's master
... 6317, 6318. Potiphar. 6319 . Joseph's master. Transliteration: Potiphar
Phonetic Spelling: (po-tee-far') Short Definition: Potiphar. ...
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3130. Yoseph -- "he increases," a son of Jacob, also the name of ...
... "he increases," a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites. Transliteration:
Yoseph Phonetic Spelling: (yo-safe') Short Definition: Joseph. ... Joseph. ...
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Library

Joseph's Faith
... GENESIS JOSEPH'S FAITH. ... This is the one act of Joseph's life which the author of
the Epistle to the Hebrews selects as the sign that he too lived by faith. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture k/josephs faith.htm

In Joseph's Tomb
... The DESIRE of AGES Chapter 80 In Joseph's Tomb. ... As the last rays of the setting sun
ushered in the Sabbath, the Son of God lay in quietude in Joseph's tomb. ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/white/the desire of ages/chapter 80 in josephs tomb.htm

The Removal of Joseph's Father with all his Family, to Him, on ...
... From The Death Of Isaac To The Exodus Out Of Egypt. CHAPTER 7. The Removal Of Joseph's
Father With All His Family, To Him, On Account Of The Famine. ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 7 the removal of.htm

Abbot Joseph's Question and Our Answer on the Origin of Our ...
... The Conferences of John Cassian. Chapter IV. Abbot Joseph's question and
our answer on the origin of our anxiety. Then the venerable ...
/.../cassian/the conferences of john cassian/chapter iv abbot josephs question.htm

Abbot Joseph's Question Whether we Got More Good in Egypt than in ...
... The Conferences of John Cassian. Chapter VI. Abbot Joseph's question whether
we got more good in Egypt than in Syria. To this the ...
/.../cassian/the conferences of john cassian/chapter vi abbot josephs question.htm

The Testing of Joseph's Brothers
... THE OLD TESTAMENT THE TESTING OF JOSEPH'S BROTHERS. ... Now Joseph was the governor over
Egypt; it was he who sold grain to all the people of the land. ...
/.../sherman/the childrens bible/the testing of josephs brothers.htm

Joseph's Eagerness to Help Others
... THE OLD TESTAMENT JOSEPH'S EAGERNESS TO HELP OTHERS. ... Now Jehovah was with Joseph,
so that he prospered; and he was in the house of his master, the Egyptian. ...
/.../sherman/the childrens bible/josephs eagerness to help others.htm

Joseph's Loyalty to his Family
... THE OLD TESTAMENT JOSEPH'S LOYALTY TO HIS FAMILY. ... So Joseph gave them wagons,
as Pharaoh ordered, and what was needed for the journey. ...
/.../sherman/the childrens bible/josephs loyalty to his family.htm

Joseph's Forgiveness of his Brothers
... THE OLD TESTAMENT JOSEPH'S FORGIVENESS OF HIS BROTHERS. [Illustration: Joseph
Converses with Judah, his Brother Painted by J. James Tissot]. ...
/.../sherman/the childrens bible/josephs forgiveness of his brothers.htm

An Explanation of the Circumstance that Matthew States that ...
... Chapter IX."An Explanation of the Circumstance that Matthew States that Joseph's
Reason for Going into Galilee with the Child Christ Was His Fear of Archelaus ...
/.../augustine/the harmony of the gospels/chapter ix an explanation of the.htm

Thesaurus

Joseph's (36 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia JOSEPH'S DREAM. See ASTRONOMY, sec. II, 6;
JOSEPH. Multi-Version Concordance Joseph's (36 Occurrences). ...
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Jail (15 Occurrences)
... Genesis 39:20 Joseph's master took him, and put him into the prison, the place where
the king's prisoners were bound, and he was there in custody. (See NAS). ...
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Tower-house (6 Occurrences)
... Genesis 39:20 And Joseph's lord took him and put him into the tower-house, the place
where the king's prisoners were confined; and he was there in the tower ...
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Donkeys (71 Occurrences)
... Genesis 43:18 The men were afraid, because they were brought to Joseph's house;
and they said, "Because of the money that was returned in our sacks at the ...
/d/donkeys.htm - 28k

Prisoner (87 Occurrences)
... rendering for mishmar): 2. In Early Times: The earliest occurrence of the word
"prison" in the King James Version is found in the narrative of Joseph's life in ...
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Potipherah (3 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary A priest of On, whose daughter Asenath became Joseph's
wife (Genesis 41:45). ... And Joseph went out over all the land of Egypt. ...
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Peradventure (35 Occurrences)
... (KJV). Genesis 42:4 But Benjamin, Joseph's brother, Jacob sent not with his brethren;
for he said, Lest peradventure mischief befall him. (KJV JPS ASV). ...
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Cart (12 Occurrences)
... Pharaoh commanded that Joseph's brethren should return to their father with their
beasts of burden (Genesis 45:21) and take with them Egyptian wagons (Genesis ...
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Asses (68 Occurrences)
... Genesis 43:18 And the men were afraid, because they were brought into Joseph's house;
and they said, Because of the money that was returned in our sacks at the ...
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Shechem (61 Occurrences)
... Shechem became one of the cities of refuge, the central city of refuge for Western
Palestine (Joshua 20:7), and here the bones of Joseph were buried (24:32). ...
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Resources

Who was Joseph in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org

Why did Pharaoh give Joseph so much power? | GotQuestions.org

Was Joseph married before Mary? | GotQuestions.org

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Joseph's (36 Occurrences)

Luke 4:22
All testified about him, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth, and they said, "Isn't this Joseph's son?"
(WEB KJV WEY ASV WBS NAS RSV NIV)

John 6:42
They kept asking, "Is not this man Joseph's son? Is he not Jesus, whose father and mother we know? What does he mean by now saying, 'I have come down out of Heaven'?"
(WEY)

Acts 7:13
On the second time Joseph was made known to his brothers, and Joseph's race was revealed to Pharaoh.
(WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Hebrews 11:21
Through faith Jacob, when dying, blessed each of Joseph's sons, and, leaning on the top of his staff, worshipped God.
(WEY NIV)

Genesis 37:31
They took Joseph's coat, and killed a male goat, and dipped the coat in the blood.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)

Genesis 39:5
It happened from the time that he made him overseer in his house, and over all that he had, that Yahweh blessed the Egyptian's house for Joseph's sake; and the blessing of Yahweh was on all that he had, in the house and in the field.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT RSV)

Genesis 39:6
He left all that he had in Joseph's hand. He didn't concern himself with anything, except for the food which he ate. Joseph was well-built and handsome.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)

Genesis 39:20
Joseph's master took him, and put him into the prison, the place where the king's prisoners were bound, and he was there in custody.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Genesis 39:22
The keeper of the prison committed to Joseph's hand all the prisoners who were in the prison. Whatever they did there, he was responsible for it.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV)

Genesis 39:23
The keeper of the prison didn't look after anything that was under his hand, because Yahweh was with him; and that which he did, Yahweh made it prosper.
(See NAS RSV NIV)

Genesis 40:4
And the captain put them in Joseph's care, and he did what was needed for them; and they were kept in prison for some time.
(BBE)

Genesis 41:42
Pharaoh took off his signet ring from his hand, and put it on Joseph's hand, and arrayed him in robes of fine linen, and put a gold chain about his neck,
(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)

Genesis 41:45
Pharaoh called Joseph's name Zaphenath-Paneah; and he gave him Asenath, the daughter of Potiphera priest of On as a wife. Joseph went out over the land of Egypt.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT RSV)

Genesis 42:3
Joseph's ten brothers went down to buy grain from Egypt.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS RSV NIV)

Genesis 42:4
But Jacob didn't send Benjamin, Joseph's brother, with his brothers; for he said, "Lest perhaps harm happen to him."
(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Genesis 42:6
Joseph was the governor over the land. It was he who sold to all the people of the land. Joseph's brothers came, and bowed themselves down to him with their faces to the earth.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Genesis 43:17
The man did as Joseph commanded, and the man brought the men to Joseph's house.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)

Genesis 43:18
The men were afraid, because they were brought to Joseph's house; and they said, "Because of the money that was returned in our sacks at the first time, we're brought in; that he may seek occasion against us, attack us, and seize us as slaves, along with our donkeys."
(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV)

Genesis 43:19
They came near to the steward of Joseph's house, and they spoke to him at the door of the house,
(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)

Genesis 43:24
The man brought the men into Joseph's house, and gave them water, and they washed their feet. He gave their donkeys fodder.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Genesis 43:25
They made ready the present for Joseph's coming at noon, for they heard that they should eat bread there.
(WEB JPS ASV DBY NAS RSV NIV)

Genesis 43:30
Then Joseph's heart went out to his brother, and he went quickly into his room, for he was overcome with weeping.
(BBE)

Genesis 43:34
And Joseph sent food to them from his table, but he sent five times as much to Benjamin as to any of the others. And they took wine freely with him.
(See RSV NIV)

Genesis 44:14
Judah and his brothers came to Joseph's house, and he was still there. They fell on the ground before him.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV)

Genesis 45:14
Then, weeping, he took Benjamin in his arms, and Benjamin himself was weeping on Joseph's neck.
(BBE)

Genesis 45:16
The report of it was heard in Pharaoh's house, saying, "Joseph's brothers have come." It pleased Pharaoh well, and his servants.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)

Genesis 46:4
I will go down with thee into Egypt; and I will also surely bring thee up again; and Joseph shall put his hand upon thine eyes.'
(See RSV NIV)

Genesis 48:8
Israel saw Joseph's sons, and said, "Who are these?"
(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV)

Genesis 50:8
and all the house of Joseph, and his brethren, and his father's house; only their little ones, and their flocks, and their herds, they left in the land of Goshen.
(See NIV)

Genesis 50:15
When Joseph's brothers saw that their father was dead, they said, "It may be that Joseph will hate us, and will fully pay us back for all of the evil which we did to him."
(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)

Genesis 50:22
Now Joseph and all his father's family went on living in Egypt: and the years of Joseph's life were a hundred and ten.
(BBE)

Genesis 50:23
Joseph saw Ephraim's children to the third generation. The children also of Machir, the son of Manasseh, were born on Joseph's knees.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)

Numbers 32:33
And Moses gave unto them, even to the children of Gad, and to the children of Reuben, and unto the half-tribe of Manasseh the son of Joseph, the kingdom of Sihon king of the Amorites, and the kingdom of Og king of Bashan, the land, according to the cities thereof with their borders, even the cities of the land round about.
(See NAS)

Joshua 17:1
And this was the lot for the tribe of Manasseh; for he was the first-born of Joseph. As for Machir the first-born of Manasseh, the father of Gilead, because he was a man of war, therefore he had Gilead and Bashan.
(See NIV)

Joshua 24:32
And the bones of Joseph, which the children of Israel brought up out of Egypt, buried they in Shechem, in the parcel of ground which Jacob bought of the sons of Hamor the father of Shechem for a hundred pieces of money; and they became the inheritance of the children of Joseph.
(See NAS NIV)

1 Chronicles 5:2
For Judah prevailed above his brothers, and of him came the prince; but the birthright was Joseph's:)
(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS)

Subtopics

Joseph's

Joseph's Dream

Related Terms

Jail (15 Occurrences)

Tower-house (6 Occurrences)

Donkeys (71 Occurrences)

Prisoner (87 Occurrences)

Potipherah (3 Occurrences)

Peradventure (35 Occurrences)

Cart (12 Occurrences)