"And she called his name Joseph; and said, The LORD shall add to me another son."
Biblical Name · Hebrew Origin
Yosef Meaning in the Bible
Yosef
boy
Yosef means "He will add; God increases", a boy's name of Hebrew origin. Yosef appears in the King James Bible, and Genesis 30:24 is the passage most often tied to it. Yosef is God's addition — the fruitful bough by the well, branches running over the wall, the increase that only the LORD can give.
Is Yosef in the Bible?
Yes — Yosef (spelled Joseph in the King James Bible) appears in the King James Bible, including Genesis 30:24.
Pronunciation:/yoh-SEF/
OriginHebrew
MeaningHe will add; God increases
What does Yosef mean?
Yosef is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "He will add; God increases". Yosef is the Hebrew form of Joseph — 'God shall add.' 'And she called his name Joseph; and said, The LORD shall add to me another son.' Yosef is God's promise of increase and fruitfulness.
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What does Yosef mean in the Bible?
Yosef means "He will add; God increases" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Where does Yosef appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Yosef is connected to 2 key passages in the King James Bible, beginning with Genesis 30:24. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"Joseph is a fruitful bough, even a fruitful bough by a well; whose branches run over the wall."
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Which books of the Bible mention Yosef?
Yosef is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Yosef?
Yosef is God's addition — the fruitful bough by the well, branches running over the wall, the increase that only the LORD can give.
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Yosef name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Yosef
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Yosef?
You can read every verse where Yosef appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.