Joshua (type of Jesus)
Jehoshuah / Joshua — Jehovah is salvation; the same name as Jesus
Non his son, Jehoshuah his son, 1 Chronicles 7:27
Jehoshuah is Joshua son of Nun, whose name means "Jehovah saves." In Greek it becomes "Jesus." Joshua led Israel across Jordan into the promised land, a type of Jesus who leads His people into rest and eternal life.
A readingProphecy or typeA person who is a type of Him
- the same title in Hebrews 4:8 — In the KJV, Joshua is called "Jesus," showing the names are the same.
- the same title in Acts 7:45 — Stephen calls Joshua "Jesus" (KJV) when he brings the tabernacle into the land.
- alludes to Matthew 1:21 — He shall be called JESUS, for he shall save his people from their sins, the meaning of Joshua's name.
