The name of Jesus in the Bible
The name of Jesus in the Bible
Jesus is the only name by which we may be saved
How the name of Jesus in the Bible was selectively translated and replaced by the names Joshua and Jeshua/Yeshua/Ieshua etc. in modern Bible translations.
Ἰησοῦς
pronounced Iésous is the Greek word for Jesus. In
Hebrews chapter 4 verse 8
you can read that
Jesus
not
Joshua
lead the Israelites into the promised land.
Hebrews 4 : 8 - Εἰ γὰρ αὐτοὺς Ἰησοῦς κατέπαυσεν, οὐκ ἂν περὶ ἄλλης ἐλάλει μετὰ ταῦτα ἡμέρας.
- For if Jesus had given them rest, then would he not afterward have spoken of another day. (KJV) (Correct translation)
- If Joshua had given them rest, God would not have spoken later about another day. (NIV) (Incorrect translation)
Interesting links and articles
- The only name that saves
A short summary of how the name of Jesus was selectively translated and with the names Joshua, Jeshua, Yeshua and Ieshua in modern English translations > Read the article (PDF)
- The importance of Greek in the ancient world
Why was the Koine (common) Greek language so widespread in the ancient world and why was the New Testament written in Greek?
> Read the article (PDF)
Ἰησοῦς, ΙΗΣΟΥΣ, Jesus the only name by which we may be saved
- Who were the Masorites and what is the Masoretic Text?
In this document is described what the Masoretic Text is and who the Masorites were the people who wrote this it. A short explanation is given about how the Masoretic Text got into our Bibles and why we should be concern about this. > Read the article (PDF)
- What did the Masorites believe and what impact do they have today?
Chabad Lubavitch is not very well known but is in fact one of the most influential religious movements in the world. Chabad took over the work of the Masorites and also their spiritual beliefs. This document describes who Chabad is and what the connection is between them and Masorites who lived and worked in Palestine 1100 years ago. > Read the article (PDF)
- What does the name YHWH have to do with the Star of David or the Jewish Seforiot?
How to we know that YHWH is the name of the god of the Masorites and not the name of the God of the Old Testament or the New. This document explains how the title of LORD in Greek is the most important title given to Jesus in the New Testament, and how the word LORD in Greek is also the most important title given to God in the Old Testament. > Read the article (PDF)