Joses
maleNew TestamentMeaning: “Exalted (a form of Joseph)”
One of the brothers of Jesus named by the people of Nazareth.
Biography
Joses (a shortened form of Joseph) is named among the brothers of Jesus by the astonished people of Nazareth: "Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, and Joses, and of Juda, and Simon?" (Mark 6:3; Matthew 13:55). Like his brothers, he grew up in the household of Mary and Joseph in Nazareth.
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Themes & lessons from Joses
Biblical themes that run through the passages where Joses appears.
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Scripture Appearances
2 verses in 2 booksMatthew1 verse
Matthew 13:55
Is not this the carpenter's son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas?
Mark1 verse
Mark 6:3
Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary the brother of James, and Joses, and of Juda, and Simon? and are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended at him. offended: scandalized in, or, by him
Frequently asked about Joses
Who was Joses in the Bible?
One of the brothers of Jesus named by the people of Nazareth.
What does the name Joses mean?
The name Joses means “Exalted (a form of Joseph)”.
Who were Joses's parents?
Joses was the child of Mary, Joseph.
Where does Joses appear in the Bible?
Joses is mentioned 2 times across 2 books: Matthew, Mark.
What can we learn from Joses?
The story of Joses touches on themes of simon, jesus, the christ, offence, prophecies respecting christ — explore each to study the lessons drawn from Joses's life.
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