Joses is a biblical figure mentioned in the New Testament, primarily recognized as one of the brothers of Jesus Christ. The name "Joses" is a variant of "Joseph," and it appears in several key passages that provide insight into his familial connections and role within the early Christian community.

Family Background

Joses is identified as one of the siblings of Jesus in the Gospels. In Matthew 13:55 , the people of Nazareth express astonishment at Jesus' wisdom and miraculous powers, questioning, "Is this not the carpenter’s son? Is not His mother called Mary, and His brothers James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas?" Here, "Joseph" is understood to be Joses, as the name is rendered differently in various manuscripts and translations.

Similarly, in Mark 6:3 , the townspeople ask, "Is this not the carpenter, the son of Mary and the brother of James, Joses, Judas, and Simon? Are His sisters not here with us as well?" This passage confirms Joses as one of Jesus' brothers, indicating that he was part of a larger family that included both brothers and sisters.

Role in the Early Church

While the New Testament does not provide extensive details about Joses' life or his specific contributions to the early Church, his inclusion in the list of Jesus' brothers suggests that he was part of the familial circle that played a significant role in the early Christian community. The mention of Jesus' brothers in Acts 1:14 implies their involvement in the early Church: "They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers."

Possible Identification with Other Figures

There is some scholarly debate regarding the identification of Joses with other figures in the New Testament. Some traditions and interpretations suggest that Joses might be the same person as Joseph Barsabbas, also known as Justus, who is mentioned in Acts 1:23 as a candidate to replace Judas Iscariot among the apostles. However, this identification is speculative and not universally accepted.

Cultural and Theological Significance

From a theological perspective, the mention of Joses and Jesus' other siblings has been a point of discussion regarding the perpetual virginity of Mary, a doctrine held by some Christian traditions. The references to Jesus' brothers, including Joses, are often cited in discussions about the nature of Jesus' family and the interpretation of terms like "brothers" and "sisters" in the biblical context.

In summary, Joses is recognized as one of the brothers of Jesus, contributing to the understanding of Jesus' familial relationships and the dynamics of the early Christian community. His presence in the Gospel accounts underscores the humanity of Jesus and the reality of His earthly family.Joses

same as Jose

Joses

(exalted).

1. Son of Eliezer, in the genealogy of Christ. (Luke 3:29)
2. One of the Lord's brethren. (Matthew 13:55; Mark 6:3)
3. Joses Barnabas. (Acts 4:36) [BARNABAS]

Joses

1. One of the brethren of our Lord, Matthew 13:55 Mark 6:3. His brethren did not at first believe on him, but after his resurrection they are found among his disciples, John 2:12 7:5 Acts 1:14.

2. A son of Cleophas and Mary, identified by some with the above, Matthew 27:56. See Jas 3...

3. See BARNABAS.

JOSES

jo'-sez, jo'-zez (Ioses): (1) One of the brethren of Jesus (Mark 6:3; in Matthew 13:55 the Greek is "Joseph," and the Revised Version (British and American) so renders).

(2) A son of Mary, perhaps identical with (1) (Matthew 27:56 Mark 15:40, 47).

See BRETHREN OF THE LORD.

(3) A name of Barnabas (Acts 4:36 the King James Version, where again Greek and the Revised Version (British and American) have "Joseph").

See BARNABAS.

2500. Ioses -- Joses, an Israelite name
... Joses, an Israelite name. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: Ioses
Phonetic Spelling: (ee-o-sace') Short Definition: Joses Definition: (Hebrew ...
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2499. Iose -- Jose.
... of Joses Definition: (Hebrew), gen. case of Joses (a) son of Eliezer, (b) son of
Mary, brother of Jesus, (c) surnamed Barnabas (also called Joseph). ...
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The Brethren of the Lord.
... This argument relies on the fact that their names were "James, and Joses, and Judas,
and Simon" (Matt.13:55); while there was also a "Mary the mother of James ...
/.../johnson/the new testament commentary vol iii john/the brethren of the lord.htm

The General Epistle of James
... (a) That James, Joses, Simon, and Jude, mentioned in the Gospels as the "brethren"
of our Lord, were His first cousins on His mother's side. ...
/.../pullan/the books of the new testament/chapter xx the general epistle.htm

Symeon Rules the Church of Jerusalem after James.
... Clopas is mentioned in John 19:25, as the husband of Mary, who is without doubt
identical with Mary the mother of James (the little) and of Joses; mentioned in ...
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Jesus is Crucified by his Enemies
... Looking on from a distance were some women also, among them Mary of Magdala, Mary
the mother of James, the younger, and of Joses, and Salome, who had followed ...
/.../sherman/the childrens bible/jesus is crucified by his.htm

And after That, Jesus Knew that all Things were Finished...
... [22] [3647] One of them was Mary Magdalene; and Mary the mother of James the little
and [23] [Arabic, p.198] Joses, [3648] and the mother of the sons of Zebedee ...
/.../hogg/the diatessaron of tatian/section lii and after that.htm

Crucified, Dead and Buried
... There were also women looking on afar off: among whom was Mary Magdalene, and Mary
the mother of James the less and of Joses, and Salome; (who also, when he ...
/.../mark/jesus of nazareth a biography/chapter xv crucified dead and.htm

Acts iv. 23
... And Joses, who by the Apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being interpreted,
The son of consolation.')" (v.36.) I do not think that this is the same ...
/.../chrysostom/homilies on acts and romans/homily xi acts iv 23.htm

Synoptical Table
... unto him: 56 Among which was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James
and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee's children. 57 When ...
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The General Epistle of James
... of Clopas, viz. James and Joses, Mt.27: 56; Mk.15: 40; Lk.24:10, comp. John
19:25 ... 6: 3, viz. James, Joses, Judas and Simon? It has been ...
/.../drummond/introduction to the new testament/the general epistle of james.htm

Is not He the Carpenter?
... 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?". ...
/.../mark/jesus of nazareth a biography/chapter vi is not he.htm

Joses (7 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia JOSES. ... See BARNABAS. Multi-Version Concordance Joses
(7 Occurrences). Matthew 13:55 Isn't this the carpenter's son? ...
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Magdalene (12 Occurrences)
... Magdalene (12 Occurrences). Matthew 27:56 Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the
mother of James and Joses, and the mother of the sons of Zebedee. ...
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Mag'dalene (11 Occurrences)
... Mag'dalene (11 Occurrences). Matthew 27:56 among whom was Mary the Magdalene, and
Mary the mother of James and of Joses, and the mother of the sons of Zebedee. ...
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Magdala (13 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV WBS YLT). Matthew 27:56 among them being Mary of Magdala, Mary the mother
of James and Joses, and the mother of the sons of Zabdi. (WEY DBY). ...
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Barnabas (33 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary Son of consolation, the surname of Joses, a Levite
(Acts 4:36). His name stands first on the list of prophets ...
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Isn't (154 Occurrences)
... (WEB). Matthew 13:55 Isn't this the carpenter's son? Isn't his mother called Mary,
and his brothers, James, Joses, Simon, and Judas? (WEB NIV). ...
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Beholding (45 Occurrences)
... Mark 15:40 And there were also women beholding from afar: among whom 'were' both
Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the less and of Joses, and Salome ...
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Carpenter (4 Occurrences)
... Carpenter (4 Occurrences). Matthew 13:55 Isn't this the carpenter's son? Isn't his
mother called Mary, and his brothers, James, Joses, Simon, and Judas? ...
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Brethren (528 Occurrences)
... This Mary, in Matthew 27:56, is described as "the mother of James and Joses," and
in Mark 15:40, "the mother of James the less and of Joses, and Salome." This ...
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Lord (59401 Occurrences)
... This Mary, in Matthew 27:56, is described as "the mother of James and Joses," and
in Mark 15:40, "the mother of James the less and of Joses, and Salome." This ...
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