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International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

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jō´sēz , jō´zez ( Ἰωσῆς , Iōsḗs ):

(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 , Mark 15:47 ). 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 .

Bibliography Information
Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. Entry for 'Joses'. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​isb/​j/joses.html. 1915.
 
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