Jose
TextsWhat is the meaning of Jose in the Bible?
The King James Version form for 'Jesus' (Iesous) in Luke's genealogy (Lu 3:29), the Revised Version (British and American) Greek
TEXTUAL SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding this variant spelling clarifies the textual history of the King James Version and its reliance on specific Greek manuscripts for Luke's genealogy.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Manuscript & Literary Context: Notice how Jose functions as an authoritative historical witness connecting earlier prophetic promises with scripture's broader fulfillment.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Jose in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Jose clarify?
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Jose." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/jose/