joseph

• Имя собственное, относящееся к вождю племени не-персе во время их отступления от войск США, патриарху в Ветхом Завете и мужу Марии в Новом Завете.

A proper noun referring to a leader of the Nez Perce tribe during their retreat from U.S. troops, a patriarch in the Old Testament, and the husband of Mary in the New Testament.

неисчисляемое · имя собственное

1. Biblical figure (Old Testament)B2formal

   The 11th son of Jacob and Rachel, known for his prophetic dreams and being sold into slavery by his brothers, later rising to power in Egypt.

   Библейская личность (Ветхий Завет)

   • Joseph's brothers were jealous of his coat of many colors.
   • He interpreted Pharaoh's dreams about seven years of plenty and famine.
   • Joseph forgave his brothers and brought his family to Egypt.

2. Biblical figure (New Testament)B2formal

   The husband of Mary and the earthly father of Jesus, a carpenter from Nazareth.

   Иосиф

   • Joseph was visited by an angel who told him about Mary's pregnancy.
   • He took Mary and Jesus to Egypt to escape King Herod.
   • Joseph taught Jesus the trade of carpentry.

3. Historical leaderB2formalamerican

   Chief Joseph (1840-1904), a leader of the Nez Perce tribe who led his people in a strategic retreat from the U.S. Army.

   Исторический лидер

   • Chief Joseph is famous for his surrender speech 'I will fight no more forever.'
   • He led the Nez Perce on a 1,170-mile retreat across Oregon, Washington, and Montana.
   • Joseph advocated for the rights of his people after their surrender.