Now obviously, eventually Jesus's chosen profession was of a “Rabbi” or teacher; so in that sense he wasn't a carpenter regardless of translation. ... However, in his early years, it is supposed from Mark 6:2-3 that he was, like his step-father, a “carpenter” as commonly translated.

What was Jesus's profession?

Throughout the New Testament, there are trace references of Jesus working as a carpenter while a young adult. It is believed that he began his ministry at age 30 when he was baptized by John the Baptist, who upon seeing Jesus, declared him the Son of God.

Was Jesus a carpenter or fisherman?

The Bible is the only relevant spelling of a person whose name is Jesus (in his day he was called Jesus (or maybe Jesus). Jesus was neither a carpenter nor a fisherman, but Joseph and his friends were fishermen. Instead, he expressed surprise when it seemed he could not fish.