Joshua

American  

[josh-oo-uh] / ˈdʒɒʃ u ə /

Douay Bible, Josue

noun

1. 1. (in the Bible) the successor of Moses as leader of the Israelites.

   2. a book of the Bible bearing his name. Josh.

2. a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “God is salvation.”

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Joshua British  

/ ˈdʒɒʃʊə /

noun

1. Moses' successor, who led the Israelites in the conquest of Canaan

2. the book recounting his deeds

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Joshua Cultural  

1. In the Old Testament, the leader who brought the Israelites into the Promised Land after the death of Moses. Joshua is best known for his destruction of the city of Jericho. When Joshua was besieging the city, God instructed him to have his priests blow their trumpets and all his troops give a great shout. At the sound of the shout, the walls of the city collapsed, and Joshua's troops rushed in. (See “Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho.”)

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Example Sentences

Her attorney, Joshua Block of the American Civil Liberties Union, said she has been winning in the shot put and discus “through hard work and practice.”

From Los Angeles Times

Globally, 33 million viewers tuned in to watch Jake Paul fight Anthony Joshua last month.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ex-Norway forward Joshua King has a very respectable five goals against United, although neither of his two senior appearances for the club came in the league.

From BBC

However, police said "information came to light" on Sunday which confirmed it was actually Joshua who had died alongside Summer, with Trevor left seriously injured.

From BBC

Meanwhile, the force incorrectly identified Joshua Johnson, 18, as having survived the collision, which also resulted in the death of a 17-year-old girl.

From BBC