Strong's Lexicon Yehochanan: Jehohanan, Johanan Original Word: יְהוֹחָנָן Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew words יְהוֹ (Yehô, meaning "Yahweh") and חָנַן (chanan, meaning "to be gracious" or "to show favor"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent of Yehochanan is Ἰωάννης (Ioannes), Strong's Greek #2491, which is used in the New Testament to refer to figures such as John the Baptist and the Apostle John. Usage: The name Yehochanan means "Yahweh is gracious" or "Yahweh has shown favor." It is a common Hebrew name found in the Old Testament, often used to denote individuals who were recipients of God's grace or favor. The name reflects a deep-seated belief in the benevolence and mercy of God. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, names were often given to reflect the character or hoped-for destiny of a person. The name Yehochanan would have been a testament to the parents' faith in God's grace and favor. It was a popular name during the time of the monarchy and post-exilic period, reflecting the cultural emphasis on divine favor and blessing. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Yhvh and chanan Definition "the LORD has been gracious," the name of a number of Isr., a lso a son of Tobiah NASB Translation Jehohanan (5), Johanan (28). Brown-Driver-Briggs יְהוֺחָנָן, יוֺחָנָן proper name, masculine ᵐ5 mostly Ἰωαναν, Ἰωναν (׳י hath been gracious, compare אֶלְחָנָן חֲנַנְאֵל & references; also Phoenician יחנבעל בעליחן) — 1. a. ׳יְהוֺ a priest Nehemiah 12:13; b. high priest Ezra 10:6 = יוֺחָנָן Nehemiah 12:22,23 apparently = יוֺנָתָן Nehemiah 12:11 (twice in verse) (ᵐ5 Ἰωναθαν). 2 ׳יְהוֺ Levite Nehemiah 12:42. 3 ׳יְהוֺ son of Tobiah Nehemiah 6:18 (ᵐ5 Manuscripts Ἰωναθαν). 4 ׳יְהוֺ porter in David's time 1 Chronicles 26:3 (ᵐ5 Ἰωνας, ᵐ5L Ἰωναθαν). 5 ׳יְהוֺ a Judaite captain 2Chronicles 17:15 apparently also 2 Chronicles 23:1. 6 ׳יְהוֺ an Ephraimite 2 Chronicles 28:12. 7 ׳יְהוֺ an Israelite, Ezra's time Ezra 10:28. 8 ׳יוֺ (& so all following) a Jewish captain, after fall of Jerusalem 2 Kings 25:23; Jeremiah 40:8,13,15,16; Jeremiah 41:11,13,14,15,16; Jeremiah 42:1,8; Jeremiah 43:2,4,5 9 eldest son of king Josiah 1 Chronicles 3:15 ᵐ5L Ἰωαχας (apparently = יְתוֺאָחָז 2 Kings 23:30 + ). 10 a post-exilic prince of the line of David 1 Chronicles 3:24. 11 father of Azariah, priest in Solomon's time 1 Chronicles 5:35; 1 Chronicles 5:36. 12 two of David's mighty men: a. a Benjamite 1 Chronicles 12:5; b. a Gadite 1 Chronicles 12:13. 13 a returning exile Ezra 8:12. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Jehohanan, Johanan From Yhovah and chanan; Jehovah-favored; Jehochanan, the name of eight Israelites -- Jehohanan, Johanan. Compare Yowchanan. see HEBREW Yhovah see HEBREW chanan see HEBREW Yowchanan Forms and Transliterations וְי֣וֹחָנָ֔ן וִֽיהוֹחָנָ֣ן וִֽיהוֹחָנָ֥ן ויהוחנן ויוחנן יְ֠הוֹחָנָן יְהֽוֹחָנָן֙ יְהוֹחָנָ֣ן יְהוֹחָנָ֥ן יְהוֹחָנָֽן׃ יֽוֹחָנָן֙ יהוחנן יהוחנן׃ יוחנן veYochaNan vihochaNan wə·yō·w·ḥā·nān wəyōwḥānān wî·hō·w·ḥā·nān wîhōwḥānān yə·hō·w·ḥā·nān yehochaNan Yehochanon yəhōwḥānān yō·w·ḥā·nān yochaNan yōwḥānānLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 12:5 HEB: וְיִרְמְיָ֤ה וְיַחֲזִיאֵל֙ וְי֣וֹחָנָ֔ן וְיוֹזָבָ֖ד הַגְּדֵרָתִֽי׃ INT: Jeremiah Jahaziel Jehohanan Josabad Gederathite 1 Chronicles 12:13 1 Chronicles 26:3 2 Chronicles 17:15 2 Chronicles 23:1 2 Chronicles 28:12 Ezra 10:6 Ezra 10:28 Nehemiah 6:18 Nehemiah 12:13 Nehemiah 12:42 11 Occurrences |