The meaning of “Ἰωάννης”
Understanding Iōánnēs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of Hebrew origin (יוֹחָנָן) John. - Joannes (i.e. Jochanan), the name of four Israelites
Ἰωάννης
of Hebrew origin (יוֹחָנָן) John. - Joannes (i.e. Jochanan), the name of four Israelites
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 11:13 | “For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John.” Word: Ἰωάννης (Iōánnēs) | |
| Mark 6:18 | “For John had said unto Herod, It is not lawful for thee to have thy brother’s wife.” Word: Ἰωάννης (Iōánnēs) | |
| Luke 7:28 | “For I say unto you, Among those that are born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist: but he that is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.” Word: Ἰωάννης (Iōánnēs) | |
| John 3:23 | “And John also was baptizing in Ænon near to Salim, because there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized.” Word: Ἰωάννης (Iōánnēs) | |
| Acts 11:16 | “Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how that he said, John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost.” Word: Ἰωάννης (Iōánnēs) |