Josech Ἰωσήχ
An ancestor of Jesus Christ
Who is Josech in the Bible?
Josech, also known as Joseph, is listed in Luke 3:26 as one of the ancestors of Jesus Christ in the genealogical record traced through Mary's family line. He appears in Luke's genealogy as the son of Joda and the father of Semein, positioned among several generations spanning from Jesus back to Adam. No specific biographical details about Josech's life or historical period are provided in Scripture, as the genealogy focuses on establishing Jesus' lineage rather than individual narratives. His inclusion in this ancestral record serves the important theological purpose of connecting Jesus to the royal line of David and demonstrating the fulfillment of Old Testament messianic prophecies about the coming Messiah.
Biography
Josech, also known as Joseph, is mentioned in Luk.3.26 as one of the ancestors of Jesus Christ. He is listed in the genealogy of Jesus recorded by Luke, which traces Jesus' lineage back through his mother Mary's family line. In this genealogy, Josech/Joseph is identified as the son of Joda and the father of Semein. The genealogy covers a period of several centuries, from Jesus back to Adam, but no specific information is provided about Josech/Joseph's life or the time period in which he lived. His inclusion in the genealogy helps to establish Jesus' connection to the royal line of David and the fulfillment of messianic prophecies. The variation in names (Josech/Joseph) may reflect different traditions or translations of the name.
Family
In Scripture
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- Luke 3:26
"the son of Maath, the son of Mattathias, the son of Semein, the son of Josech, the son of Joda,"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Greek | Ἰωσήχ | — | — |
| (same ref[s] as previous) | Greek | Ἰωσήφ | Iōsḗph | Joseph, the name of seven Israelites |