Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(helped). (1) One of Christ’s brethren (Matt. 13:55; 27:56; Mark 6:3; 15:40,47). (2) Barnabas (Acts 4:36).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
1. One of the brethren of the Lord (Matt. 13:55; Mark 6:3).
2. Son of a Mary who beheld the crucifixion (Matt. 27:56; Mark 15:40,47). See MARY, WIFE OF CLEOPHAS.
3. A Levite of Cyprus, named also BARNABAS, “son of consolation,” who sold his land, and laid the proceeds at the apostles’ feet (Acts 4:36). See BARNABAS.
Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:
Meaning:
perhaps for 2501; Joses, the name of two Israelites
Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:
Greek for Josiah
Potts’ Bible Proper Names:
Giving; a Saviour; increaser:―name of two Israelites [BARNABAS], Matt. 13:55. {Donans; Salvator}