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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Joshua_(name)Joshua (name) - Wikipedia

    Joshua is a given name derived from the Hebrew יְהוֹשֻׁעַ‎ ‎ (Modern: Yəhōšūaʿ, Tiberian: Yŏhōšūaʿ), [5] prominently belonging to Joshua, an early Hebrew leader of the Exodus period who has a major role in several books of the Bible.

  2. www.abarim-publications.com › Meaning › JoshuaJoshua | The amazing name Joshua: meaning and etymology

    Joshua is also the original Hebrew form of the Greek name Jesus. A shortened form of Joshua is the name Jeshua (ישוע).

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  4. www.gotquestions.org › Joshua-JesusWhy is Joshua called “Jesus” in Hebrews 4:8 in the KJV?

    Jan 12, 2022 · The answer is that Jesus and Joshua are really the same name, although in different languages. The Greek form (in English) is Jesus. The Hebrew form (in English) is Joshua. Both forms of the name mean “The Lord Is Salvation.”

  5. www.behindthename.com › name › joshuaMeaning, origin and history of the name Joshua

    Oct 6, 2024 · Meaning & History. From the Hebrew name יְהוֹשֻׁעַ (Yehoshuaʿ) meaning " Yahweh is salvation", from the roots יְהוֹ (yeho) referring to the Hebrew God and יָשַׁע (yashaʿ) meaning "to save". As told in the Old Testament, Joshua was a companion of Moses.

  6. www.jesus-everyday.com › meaning-of-the-nameMeaning of The Name Joshua (Biblical, Spiritual & General)

    The name Joshua is derived from the Hebrew name Yehoshua, which means “Yahweh is salvation.” This name reflects Joshua’s role as a savior and leader of his people, guiding them to their ultimate destination.

  7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › JoshuaJoshua - Wikipedia

    According to the Bible, he was born in Egypt prior to the Exodus. The Hebrew Bible identifies Joshua as one of the twelve spies of Israel sent by Moses to explore the land of Canaan. In Numbers 13:1 and after the death of Moses, he led the Israelite tribes in the conquest of Canaan, and allocated lands to the tribes.

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  9. www.ancient-hebrew.org › names › JoshuaDefinition of Hebrew Names: Joshua | AHRC

    In Hebrews 4:8 Ἰησοῦς (Iesous) is transliterated as "Jesus" in the KJV and "Joshua" in the ASV and RSV. In both of these verses the name Ἰησοῦ (Iesou) / Ἰησοῦς (Iesous) is used in reference to the Joshua of the Old Testament, but this same name (both spellings) are used for the messiah "Jesus" in the New Testament.