Joses Ἰωσῆς
Brother of Jesus and son of Mary
Who is Joses in the Bible?
Joses, also known as Joseph, was one of the brothers of Jesus Christ and a son of Mary, mentioned in Mark 6:3 and Matthew 13:55 alongside his brothers James, Simon, and Judas (Jude). He was likely born after Jesus, since Jesus is identified as Mary's firstborn in Luke 2:7. Though Joses appears by name in the Gospel accounts of Jesus' ministry, little additional information about his life is recorded in Scripture. His mention among Jesus' siblings serves as a reminder that Jesus came from an ordinary family and that his earthly relationships were integral to his incarnation.
Biography
Joses, also known as Joseph, was one of the brothers of Jesus Christ and a son of Mary. He is mentioned by name in the Gospels of Mark and Matthew. In Mrk.6.3 and Mat.13.55, Joses/Joseph is listed along with James, Judas (or Jude), and Simon as Jesus' brothers. He was likely born after Jesus, as Jesus is referred to as Mary's firstborn (Luk.2.7).
Family
Parents
Siblings
- Jesus Tribe of JudahSon of JosephThe Son of God and Savior of the world.View full profile →
- James Tribe of JudahSon of JosephJesus' brother, leader in the Jerusalem churchView full profile →
- Simon MaleA tanner in Joppa who hosted Peter.View full profile →
- Jude Tribe of JudahSon of JosephA brother of Jesus and author of the epistleView full profile →
In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 2 with study contentMark 1 verse
- Mark 6:3
"Isn’t this the carpenter, the son of Mary and the brother of James, Joses, Judas, and Simon? Aren’t His sisters here with us as well?” And they took offense at Him."
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Matthew 1 verse
- Matthew 13:55
"“Isn’t this the carpenter’s son? Isn’t His mother’s name Mary, and aren’t His brothers James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas?"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Greek | Ἰωσῆς | — | — |
| Named | Greek | Ἰωσήφ | Iōsḗph | Joseph, the name of seven Israelites |
Joses
(2) A son of Mary, perhaps identical with (1) (Mt 27:56; Mr 15:40,47).
See BRETHREN OF THE LORD.
(3) A name of Barnabas (Ac 4:36 the King James Version, where again Greek and the Revised Version (British and American) have "Joseph").
See BARNABAS.
jo'-sha (yoshah, "Yahweh's gift"): A descendant of Simeon, chief in his family (1Ch 4:34,38).
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