Joses [Jō'sēs] - he that pardons. 1.One of the brethren of our Lord (Matt. 13:55; Mark 6:3). RV gives name as Joseph. 2. The son of Mary, probably the same as No. 1 (Matt. 27:56; Mark 15:40-47). 3. The personal or natal name of Barnabas, the companion and missionary colleague of Paul (Acts 4:36). The RV gives Joseph.