Name Meaning and Biblical Context of Joshua

Name Joshua     (Add to Favourite List?)
Gender Male
Meaning God is my salvation.
Biblical context The Biblical baby name Joshua is Hebrew in origin and its meaning is Jehovah is my salvation, or saved by Jehovah. Jesus is the English/ Greek version of the Hebrew name Joshua.

Joshua is pronounced jo-shoo'-ah.

Joshua is the name of four men in the Bible.

Joshua was a son of Nun, of the tribe of Ephraim. He became Moses' minister, and accompanied him part of the way when he ascended Mount Sinai to receive the commandments. Joshua was one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to explore the Promised Land of Canaan. Only he and Caleb gave a true account. After the death of Moses, Joshua became the leader of the Israelites, and led them in the conquest of Canaan. The Book of Joshua tells the story of his life.

Joshua was a resident of Bethshemesh. The Philistines let loose a cart carrying the Ark of the Covenant. The cart came to rest in Joshua's field.

Joshua was a son of Jehozadak. He was the High Priest of the Israelites after the return from Babylonian captivity.

Joshua was the Governor of Jerusalem under King Josiah of Judah. A gate of the city of Jerusalem was named after him.

Biblical reference for baby name Joshua:
Exodus 17:9-14; 24:13; 32:17; 33:11; Numbers 11:28; 14:6, 30, 38; 26:65; 27:18, 22; 32:12, 28; 34:17; Deuteronomy 1:38; 3:21, 28; 31:3, 7, 14, 23; 34:9; Book of Joshua; Judges 1:1; 2:6-8, 21, 23; 1 Samuel 6:14, 18; 1 Kings 16:34; 2 Kings 23:8; Haggai 1:1, 12, 14; 2:2, 4; Zechariah 3:1-9; 6:11
Strong's Bible concordance H3091

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