Bible Dictionary
Joses
Joses is a New Testament form of Joseph. The name refers to a brother of Jesus, possibly another son of Mary, and to Joseph Barnabas, the companion of Paul and the apostles.
Definition
Joses is a New Testament form of Joseph. The name is applied to a brother of Jesus, possibly the same person called Joseph in another Gospel passage, and to Joseph Barnabas, a companion of the apostles.
Biblical Usage
Joses is named among the brethren of Jesus and among the sons of Mary. It is also a name of Barnabas in the King James Version of Acts.
Historical Background
The supplied material notes differences between the Greek form and the rendering Joseph used in other translations.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(exalted).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>jo'-sez, jo'-zez (Ioses): (1) One of the brethren of Jesus (Mr 6:3; in Mt 13:55 the Greek is "Joseph," and the Revised Version (British and American) so renders).</p><p>(2) A son of Mary, perhaps identical with (1) (Mt 27:56; Mr 15:40,47).</p><p>See BRETHREN OF THE LORD.</p><p>(3) A name of Barnabas (Ac 4:36 the King James Version, where again Greek and the Revised Version (British and American) have "Joseph").</p><p>See BARNABAS.</p>