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Josias

Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:

Greek form of Josiah

(Matt. 1:10-11¹⁰And Ezekias begat Manasses; and Manasses begat Amon; and Amon begat Josias; ¹¹And Josias begat Jechonias and his brethren, about the time they were carried away to Babylon: (Matthew 1:10‑11)).

Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:

Number:

2502 (find all occurrences in KJV Bible)

Greek:

Ἰωσίας

Transliteration:

Iosias

Phonic:

ee-o-see’-as

Meaning:

of Hebrew origin (2977); Josias (i.e. Joshiah), an Israelite

KJV Usage:

Josias

Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:

Greek for Josiah

Potts’ Bible Proper Names:

The Lord gives; founded of Jah:―son of Amon [JOSIAH], Matt. 1:10. {Dominus donat}