Joseph Ἰωσήφ
An ancestor of Jesus Christ
Who is Joseph in the Bible?
Joseph, the son of Mattathias, was an ancestor of Jesus Christ listed in Luke's genealogy (Luke 3:24). He appears in the ancestral line traced through Mary's family, positioned as the father of Jannai and son of Mattathias. This genealogy, which extends from Jesus back to Adam, establishes Jesus' connection to the royal line of David and demonstrates the fulfillment of Old Testament messianic prophecies. While Scripture provides no details about Joseph's personal life or the era in which he lived, his inclusion in this genealogy underscores the historical rootedness of Jesus' incarnation within Israel's covenant history.
Biography
Joseph, the son of Mattathias, is mentioned in Luk.3.24 as part of the genealogy of Jesus Christ. This genealogy traces Jesus' lineage through his mother Mary's family line. Joseph is listed as the son of Mattathias and the father of Jannai. The genealogy spans several centuries, from Jesus back to Adam, demonstrating Jesus' connection to the ancestral line of David and the fulfillment of messianic prophecies. However, no additional information is provided about Joseph's life or the specific time period in which he lived.
Family
In Scripture
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- Luke 3:24
"the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph,"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Greek | Ἰωσήφ | Iōsḗph | Joseph, the name of seven Israelites |