Bible Dictionary
Joseph
Joseph was the favored son of Jacob and Rachel. Sold by his brothers into Egypt, he rose to authority, preserved Egypt and his family during famine, and became an instrument of God’s providential care for Israel.
Biblical Usage
Joseph’s history displays God’s providential care through suffering, exaltation, famine, reconciliation, and the preservation of Jacob’s family. His dealings with his brothers form a central part of the patriarchal narrative.
Scripture References
Genesis 30:23
Genesis 30:24
Genesis 37:3
Genesis 37:4
Genesis 37:36
Genesis 41:46
Genesis 41:56
Genesis 41:57
Genesis 42
Genesis 46:29
Genesis 47:29-31
Genesis 50:1-14
Genesis 41:50
Genesis 50:26
Joshua 24:32
Genesis 33:19
Deuteronomy 33:13-17
Ezekiel 37:16
Ezekiel 37:19
Amos 5:6
Psalms 81:4
1 Chronicles 25:2
1 Chronicles 25:9
Luke 3:26
Matthew 1:16
Luke 3:23
Luke 2:4
Matthew 13:55
John 19:25
1 Samuel 1:19
Matthew 27:57
Luke 23:50
Mark 15:46
John 19:39
Luke 23:53
Luke 23:55
Isaiah 53:9
Acts 1:23
Acts 1:21
Genesis 37:2
Genesis 37:5-7
Genesis 39:7-13
Genesis 41:54-57
Genesis 47:13
Genesis 47:14
Hebrews 11:22
Numbers 13:7
Ezra 10:42
Nehemiah 12:14
Luke 3:30
Luke 3:24
Matthew 1:20
John 19:27
Mark 6:3