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Joseph

Joseph

25 4.8
The 11th son of Jacob whose brothers sell him and who later becomes ruler in Egypt
  • proper noun
  • /ˈdʒoʊzəf/
translation icon : José
  • If this was where the plates were hidden, Joseph would be especially cautious now.
  • Joseph in Egypt
  • Joseph's brothers
  • Joseph and Benjamin

You look to that what you will discover is as mysterious as Joseph trying to interpret the dreams of Pharaoh.

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Examples

  • Joseph was known for his ability to interpret dreams, which played a crucial role in his rise to power.

  • Joseph had a dream about himself and he interpreted dreams for others.

    Mountain Top (2017)

  • In Joseph in Egypt, as in the previous scene, Joseph's relationship with his brothers is of primary concern.

    Academic text (2006)

  • Slowly he began, starting with Joseph's account of his troubled quest for which church to join.

    Fiction book (1990)

  • Innocent III sends the friars out to preach, but Joseph gathers back the tribes of Israel.

    Academic text (2006)

  • The story of Joseph shows how he overcame hardship and ultimately saved Egypt from famine.

  • In many retellings, Joseph is depicted as a figure who forgives those who wronged him.

Idioms

Jesus, Mary and Joseph
  • Irish
9.7

Words people say to show very strong surprise or shock

Compounds

Saint Joseph
5.7

A Christian feast day on March 19 that honors Joseph, the husband of Mary, especially among Catholics

Surface Forms

Joseph main

Etymology

Joseph comes from the Hebrew name Yosef, which means 'he will add' or 'may God add'. This fits the Old Testament Joseph, the son of Jacob, because his life 'added' food, safety, and a new start for his family in Egypt.