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Joseph Ἰωσήφ

Male G2501I 4 books

Of Arimathea, buried Jesus in his own tomb

Biography

Joseph of Arimathea was a wealthy and prominent member of the Jewish council (Mat.27.57; Mrk.15.43). He was a disciple of Jesus but secretly out of fear of the Jewish leaders (Jhn.19.38). Joseph is described as a good and righteous man who had not consented to the council's decision to condemn Jesus (Luk.23.50-51). After Jesus' crucifixion, Joseph boldly asked Pilate for Jesus' body (Mrk.15.43; Jhn.19.38). He took the body, wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, and placed it in his own new tomb, which had been cut out of rock (Mat.27.59-60; Mrk.15.46; Luk.23.53). The tomb was then sealed with a large stone (Mat.27.60). Joseph's actions fulfilled the prophecy that the Messiah would be buried with the rich (Isa.53.9). His selfless act provided a proper burial for Jesus and demonstrated his devotion and respect for the Lord.

In Scripture

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Matthew 2 verses Study available
  • Matthew 27:57

    "When evening had come, a rich man from Arimathaea, named Joseph, who himself was also Jesus’ disciple came."

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  • Matthew 27:59

    "Joseph took the body, and wrapped it in a clean linen cloth,"

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  • Mark 15:43

    "Joseph of Arimathaea, a prominent council member who also himself was looking for God’s Kingdom, came. He boldly went in to Pilate, and asked for Jesus’ body."

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  • Mark 15:45

    "When he found out from the centurion, he granted the body to Joseph."

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  • Luke 23:50

    "Behold, a man named Joseph, who was a member of the council, a good and righteous man"

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  • John 19:38

    "After these things, Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, asked of Pilate that he might take away Jesus’ body. Pilate gave him permission. He came therefore and took away his body."

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Names & Aliases

Form Language Script Strong's
Named Greek Ἰωσήφ G2501I