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Josiah

[ joh-sahy-uh ]

noun

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


Josiah

/ əʊˈɪə /

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 spellingJosiasəʊˈɪəs
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Josiah1

From Late Latin Iosias, Josias, from Greek ōí, from Hebrew Yōshīyāh, Yōshīyāhū “God upholds”
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Example Sentences

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Dr Josiah Child, who leads Cloudberry Health, told the BBC that while the clinic had never treated Hackman or Arakawa, she had reached out for medical advice.

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After meeting Josiah David Jones of L.A.-based art agency Valence Projects last year at one of his “Black in Every Color” events — an international Black exhibition series that takes place in nontraditional spaces — Siriboe asked how he could get involved through his Tola initiative.

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Josiah Hartshorn, Orange Lutheran, Sr.: Texas A&M commit is 220 pounds with great power.

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Orange Lutheran has 6-foot-8 pitcher Gary Morse and fabulous power hitter Josiah Hartshorn.

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Mayfair 65, Long Beach Millikan 61: Josiah Johnson had 23 points for 11-3 Mayfair.

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