Strong's Lexicon Ióannas: John Original Word: Ἰωάννης Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew name יוֹחָנָן (Yochanan), meaning "Yahweh is gracious." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: H3110 (יוֹחָנָן, Yochanan) Usage: The name Ióannas is used in the New Testament to refer to several individuals, most notably John the Baptist and John the Apostle. John the Baptist is known for his role in preparing the way for Jesus Christ, calling people to repentance, and baptizing Jesus. John the Apostle, one of the twelve disciples, is traditionally credited with writing the Gospel of John, three epistles, and the Book of Revelation. Cultural and Historical Background: In the first-century Jewish context, names were often chosen for their meanings and connections to family heritage. The name John, meaning "Yahweh is gracious," reflects a deep theological significance, emphasizing God's grace and favor. John the Baptist's ministry marked a pivotal moment in Jewish history, as he called for repentance and heralded the coming of the Messiah. John the Apostle played a crucial role in the early Christian church, contributing significantly to the New Testament canon and the theological understanding of Jesus as the incarnate Word of God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originvariant reading for Ióanan, q.v. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2490: ἸωανναςἸωαννας, Ἰωάννα, and (according to L T Tr WH) Ἰωανάν, indeclinable (see Ἰωάννης), ὁ, Joannas (or Joanan), one of the ancestors of Christ: Luke 3:27. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Joannas. A form of Ioannes; Joannas, an Israelite -- Joannas. see GREEK Ioannes Forms and Transliterations Ιωαναν Ἰωανάν Ἰωανὰν Ioanan Ioanán Iōanan IōanánLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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