Josue
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- proper noun
- Josue Chili-Mazel
- Josue Chili
- Josue Sierra
Examples
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There was once a handsome young man called Josue Chili-Mazel.
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Josue Chili-Mazel fell under their spell and abandoned her.
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One day, Josue Chili-Mazel took a long journey to La Huasteca.
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Josue Chili-Mazel got impatient and began to walk, thinking he might reach the nearest town even faster.
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When he found his way back, Josue Chili-Mazel took a bus home from La Huestaca and went directly to meet Miriam.
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Ashamed to tell the truth, Josue Chili-Mazel replied: "Well, I didn't know you were a mirage...." But before he finished his sentence, she changed her physical appearance again, becoming a most gorgeous woman.
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Police tracked the car from the first crash to a San Mateo home where they arrested Josue Lopez, 26, of San Mateo, on suspicion of felony hit-and-run as well as vehicular manslaughter.
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During the service, the priest referenced the Book of Josue and its lessons on faith.
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In our study group, we decided to read passages from Josue to understand its historical context.
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The professor explained that interpreters often use Josue to connect with the original texts of the Bible.
Synonyms
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5.4
A book in the Bible that tells how the Israelites entered Canaan under their leader after Moses
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5.7
A book in the Old Testament that tells how Joshua led the Israelites into Canaan after Moses died
Surface Forms
Etymology
Josue is the Spanish and French form of the name Joshua, which comes from the old Hebrew name Yehoshua meaning 'the Lord is salvation'. So the Book of Josue is named for that leader, and the name reminds readers of God's saving help.