Joseph Ἰωσήφ
An ancestor of Jesus Christ
Who is Joseph in the Bible?
Joseph, the son of Jonam, is an ancestor of Jesus Christ listed in Luke's genealogy (Luke 3:30). He appears in the ancestral line traced through Mary's family, positioned as the son of Jonam and father of Judah. This genealogy spans centuries from Jesus back to Adam, establishing Jesus' connection to the royal line of David and demonstrating the fulfillment of messianic prophecies about the coming Messiah. While little is known about Joseph's personal life or the specific era in which he lived, his inclusion in Luke's genealogy serves the important purpose of confirming Jesus' legitimate ancestral heritage.
Biography
Joseph, the son of Jonam, is mentioned in Luk.3.30 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 Jonam and the father of Judah. 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. His inclusion in the genealogy helps establish Jesus' lineage and ancestral heritage.
Family
In Scripture
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- Luke 3:30
"the son of Simeon, the son of Judah, the son of Joseph, the son of Jonam, the son of Eliakim,"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Greek | Ἰωσήφ | Iōsḗph | Joseph, the name of seven Israelites |