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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Oshea</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/o/oshea.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/numbers/13-8.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/o/oshea.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Oshea</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/o/osh.htm" title="Osh">◄</a> Oshea <a href="/topical/o/osnappar.htm" title="Osnappar">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#hit" title="Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary">Hitchcock's</a> • <a href="#smi" title="Smith's Bible Dictionary">Smith's</a> • <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>Oshea, also known as Hoshea, is a biblical figure primarily recognized as the original name of Joshua, the son of Nun. The name "Oshea" means "salvation" in Hebrew. This name is significant in the context of the biblical narrative, as it underscores the role that Joshua would later play in leading the Israelites into the Promised Land.<br><br><b>Biblical References:</b><br><br>1. <b><a href="/numbers/13-8.htm">Numbers 13:8, 16</a> :</b> Oshea is first mentioned in the Book of Numbers as one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to explore the land of Canaan. "From the tribe of Ephraim, Hoshea son of Nun" (<a href="/numbers/13-8.htm">Numbers 13:8</a>). Later, Moses changes his name to Joshua: "These are the names of the men Moses sent to spy out the land. And Moses gave Hoshea son of Nun the name Joshua" (<a href="/numbers/13-16.htm">Numbers 13:16</a>). The change from Oshea to Joshua, which means "The LORD is salvation," signifies a divine mission and purpose.<br><br>2. <b>Role as a Spy:</b> As one of the twelve spies, Oshea (Joshua) was tasked with assessing the land of Canaan. Unlike the majority of the spies, Joshua, along with Caleb, brought back a positive report and encouraged the Israelites to trust in God's promise to give them the land. This act of faith distinguished him and Caleb from the other spies, who incited fear and rebellion among the people.<br><br>3. <b>Leadership Transition:</b> Following the death of Moses, Joshua assumes leadership of the Israelites. His journey from being Oshea to Joshua marks a transition from a follower to a leader chosen by God to fulfill His promises to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.<br><br>4. <b>Symbolism and Typology:</b> In Christian theology, Joshua is often seen as a type of Christ. Just as Joshua led the Israelites into the physical Promised Land, Jesus (whose name in Hebrew is Yeshua, a form of Joshua) leads believers into the spiritual Promised Land of salvation and eternal life.<br><br><b>Historical and Theological Significance:</b><br><br>Oshea's transformation into Joshua is emblematic of the transformative power of faith and obedience to God's will. His life and leadership exemplify the virtues of courage, faithfulness, and reliance on divine guidance. The narrative of Oshea/Joshua serves as an enduring testament to the importance of trusting in God's promises and the fulfillment of His covenant with His people.<br><br>In summary, Oshea, later known as Joshua, is a pivotal figure in the biblical narrative, representing both the fulfillment of God's promises to Israel and a foreshadowing of the ultimate salvation brought through Jesus Christ. His account is a powerful reminder of the faith and obedience required to inherit God's promises.<a name="hit" id="hit"></a><div class="vheading2">Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Oshea</span><p>same as Joshua<a name="smi" id="smi"></a><div class="vheading2">Smith's Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Oshea</span><p>(<i>salvation</i>). [<a href="../j/joshua.htm">JOSHUA</a>]<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">OSHEA</span><p>o-she'-a, o'-she-a (the Revised Version (British and American) "Hoshea" (<a href="/numbers/13-8.htm">Numbers 13:8, 16</a>)): The original name of Joshua, the son of Nun, changed by Moses (<a href="/numbers/13-16.htm">Numbers 13:16</a>) from Hoshea (hoshea`, "help") to Joshua (yehoshua`, "help of Yahweh").<br><br>See <a href="../j/joshua.htm">JOSHUA</a>.<p><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/1954.htm"><span class="l">1954. Hoshea -- "salvation," the name of several Israelites</span></a><br><b>...</b> Hosea, Hoshea, <b>Oshea</b>. From yasha'; deliverer; Hoshea, the name of five Israelites --<br> Hosea, Hoshea, <b>Oshea</b>. see HEBREW yasha'. 1953, 1954. Hoshea. 1955 . <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/1954.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/justin/dialogue_of_justin_philosopher_and_martyr_with_trypho/chapter_cxxxii_how_great_the_power.htm"><span class="l">How Great the Power was of the Name of Jesus in the Old Testament.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> had done this, the cows, led by no man, went not to the place whence the ark had<br> been taken, but to the fields of a certain man whose name was <b>Oshea</b>, the same <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter cxxxii how great the power.htm</font><p><a href="/library/justin/dialogue_of_justin_philosopher_and_martyr_with_trypho/chapter_cxiii_joshua_was_a_figure.htm"><span class="l">Joshua was a Figure of Christ.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Jesus (Joshua), as I have now frequently remarked, who was called <b>Oshea</b>, when he<br> was sent to spy out the land of Canaan, was named by Moses Jesus (Joshua). <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter cxiii joshua was a figure.htm</font><p><a href="/library/tertullian/the_five_books_against_marcion/chapter_xvi_the_sacred_name_jesus.htm"><span class="l">The Sacred Name Jesus Most Suited to the Christ of the Creator. <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> When <b>Oshea</b> the son of Nun was destined to be the successor of Moses, is not his<br> old name then changed, and for the first time he is called [3316] Joshua? <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../tertullian/the five books against marcion/chapter xvi the sacred name jesus.htm</font><p><a href="/library/pamphilius/church_history/chapter_iii_the_name_jesus_and.htm"><span class="l">The Name Jesus and Also the Name Christ were Known from the <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> followed by the majority of editors read 'Ause, which is a corruption of the name<br> <b>Oshea</b>, which means "Salvation," and which Joshua bore before his name was <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../pamphilius/church history/chapter iii the name jesus and.htm</font><p><a href="/library/tertullian/an_answer_to_the_jews/chapter_ix_of_the_prophecies_of.htm"><span class="l">Of the Prophecies of the Birth and Achievements of Christ.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> In the course of the appointing of a successor to Moses, <b>Oshea</b> [1286] the son of<br> Nun [1287] is certainly transferred from his pristine name, and begins to be <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../tertullian/an answer to the jews/chapter ix of the prophecies of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/irenaeus/the_demonstration_of_the_apostolic_preaching/chapter_27_and_when_they.htm"><span class="l">And when they were Near to the Land, which God had Promised to <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> At that time God revealed to him the Name which alone is able to save them that<br> believe thereon; and Moses changed the name of <b>Oshea</b> the son of Nun, one of <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the demonstration of the apostolic preaching/chapter 27 and when they.htm</font><p><a href="/library/justin/dialogue_of_justin_philosopher_and_martyr_with_trypho/chapter_cvi_christs_resurrection_is_foretold.htm"><span class="l">Christ's Resurrection is Foretold in the Conclusion of the Psalm.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Zebedee, to Boanerges, which means sons of thunder; this was an announcement of<br> the fact that it was He by whom Jacob was called Israel, and <b>Oshea</b> called Jesus <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter cvi christs resurrection is foretold.htm</font><p><a href="/library/justin/dialogue_of_justin_philosopher_and_martyr_with_trypho/chapter_lxxv_it_is_proved_that.htm"><span class="l">It is Proved that Jesus was the Name of God in the Book of Exodus.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> you; for My name is in Him.' [2230] Now understand that He who led your fathers<br> into the land is called by this name Jesus, and first called Auses [2231] (<b>Oshea</b> <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter lxxv it is proved that.htm</font><p><a href="/library/justin/dialogue_of_justin_philosopher_and_martyr_with_trypho/chapter_cxxxi_how_much_more_faithful.htm"><span class="l">How Much More Faithful to God the Gentiles are who are Converted <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> grace upon you, to whom you are always convicted of being thankless), as well as<br> in the type of the extending of the hands of Moses, and of <b>Oshea</b> being named <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter cxxxi how much more faithful.htm</font><p><a href="/library/tertullian/the_five_books_against_marcion/chapter_xiii_christs_connection_with_the.htm"><span class="l">Christ's Connection with the Creator Shown Many Quotations Out of <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> [3924] Again, He changes the name of Simon to Peter, [3925] inasmuch as the Creator<br> also altered the names of Abram, and Sarai, and <b>Oshea</b>, by calling the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the five books against marcion/chapter xiii christs connection with the.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/o/oshea.htm"><span class="l"><b>Oshea</b> (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia <b>OSHEA</b>. <b>...</b> See JOSHUA. Multi-Version Concordance <b>Oshea</b><br> (2 Occurrences). Numbers 13:8 Of the tribe of Ephraim, Hoshea the son of Nun. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/o/oshea.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/o/osnappar.htm"><span class="l">Osnappar (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/o/osnappar.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/o/osh.htm"><span class="l">Osh (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/o/osh.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/jehoshua.htm"><span class="l">Jehoshua (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Numbers 13:16 These are the names of the men which Moses sent to spy out the land.<br> And Moses called <b>Oshea</b> the son of Nun Jehoshua. (KJV DBY WBS YLT). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/jehoshua.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/joshua.htm"><span class="l">Joshua (211 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> while Moses in the prayer of faith held up to heaven the God-given `rod.' It was<br> no doubt on that occasion that his name was changed from <b>Oshea</b>, `help,' to <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/joshua.htm - 101k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/ephraim.htm"><span class="l">Ephraim (168 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2:18-24). When the spies were sent out to spy the land, "<b>Oshea</b> the son<br> of Nun" of this tribe signalized himself. The boundaries <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/ephraim.htm - 56k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/explore.htm"><span class="l">Explore (13 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Numbers 13:16 These are the names of the men whom Moses sent to explore the land.<br> And Moses called <b>Oshea</b> the son of Nun Jehoshua. (WBS NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/explore.htm - 11k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Oshea (2 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/13-8.htm">Numbers 13:8</a></span><br />Of the tribe of Ephraim, Hoshea the son of Nun.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/13-16.htm">Numbers 13:16</a></span><br />These are the names of the men who Moses sent to spy out the land. 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