Joseph in French

Joseph in French

What does "Joseph" mean?

1. name A figure in the Hebrew Bible, the favored son of Jacob who was sold into slavery by his brothers but rose to power in Egypt.
   "The story of Joseph and his coat of many colors is a well-known Bible tale."
2. name In the New Testament, the husband of Mary and the earthly father of Jesus.
   "Joseph is often depicted as a humble carpenter in nativity scenes."
3. name A common male given name and surname derived from the biblical figure.
   "Her grandfather was named Joseph after his own grandfather."
4. noun Historically, a woman's long riding coat worn in the 18th century, buttoned down the front.
   "The museum displayed an 18th-century joseph worn for horseback riding."

Joseph in a sentence

• The story of Joseph and his coat of many colors is a well-known Bible tale.
• Joseph is often depicted as a humble carpenter in nativity scenes.
• Her grandfather was named Joseph after his own grandfather.
• The museum displayed an 18th-century joseph worn for horseback riding.

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