Ἰωσήχ (Iōsēch)
Iōsēch
Josech
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The name Iōsēch appears only once in the New Testament, recorded in Luke 3:26 as part of the genealogy tracing Jesus’ lineage through Joseph. It is listed as the father of Matthat and the son of Levi, placing this individual several generations back from the time of Christ.
As a proper noun within a list of ancestors, the word carries no independent verb or adjective meaning. Its significance lies entirely in its context: it serves as a link in the historical chain that connects Jesus to David and ultimately to Abraham. The name itself likely reflects Hebrew roots related to "Yahweh will add" or "increase," consistent with many Israelite names of the period, though the text focuses on its role in preserving family history rather than etymological detail.
Translators consistently render this entry simply as "Josech." The inclusion of such obscure figures underscores the biblical emphasis on continuity and the preservation of lineage. It demonstrates that the Christian faith is rooted in a specific, documented human history, where every name, no matter how little known, contributes to the complete record of God’s work through generations.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Josech appears in Luke’s genealogy as a link between ancestors and Jesus. Though little is known about him personally, his inclusion shows that God values every generation. This record connects Christ to Abraham and David, grounding faith in real history.
For believers today, this reminds us that our spiritual heritage is built on many faithful lives. Each name in the list contributes to the full story of God’s promise. We can trust that God works through ordinary people across time.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- of Josech1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- Ἰωσὴχ1×
Key Verses
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Luke 3:26
the son of Maath, the son of Mattathias, the son of Semein, the son of Joseph, the son of Judah,
This verse places Josech as a specific ancestor in Jesus’ lineage, showing how He is connected to David and Abraham.