Josiah

[ joh-sahy-uh ]

noun

1. Also Douay Bible, Jo·si·as [] a Biblical king of Judah, reigned 640?–609? b.c.
2. a male given name.

Josiah

/ dʒəʊˈsaɪə /

noun

1. died ?609 bc , king of Judah (?640–?609). After the discovery of a book of law (probably Deuteronomy) in the Temple he began a programme of religious reform Douay spellingJosiasdʒəʊˈsaɪəs

Word History and Origins

Origin of Josiah¹

From Late Latin Iosias, Josias, from Greek Iōsías, from Hebrew Yōshīyāh, Yōshīyāhū “God upholds”

Example Sentences

At UC, Student Regent Josiah Beharry expressed irritation that the state may not honor its funding commitments.

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The series’ optimistically civil campaign between the potential successors of President Josiah Bartlet no longer reads as liberal wish-fulfillment but full-blown fantasy.

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In its early years I was a devoted fan of the Josiah Bartlet administration and am on record as such.

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There are still five Mater Dei players on the Trojans’ roster: Ware-Hudson, linebacker Raesjon Davis, receivers Josiah Zamora and Corey Nerhus, and defensive end Solomon Tuliaupupu.

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Lakewood went for it on fourth and one at the Jackrabbits’ eight-yard line with 20 seconds left in the half but tailback Josiah Apisala was tackled a foot short.

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