Greek Word Study
The meaning of “Ἰωνᾶς”
Understanding Iōnâs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
of Hebrew origin (יוֹנָה) Jonas. - Jonas (i.e. Jonah), the name of two Israelites
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
Ἰωνᾶς
Phoneticee-o-nas'
TransliterationIōnâs
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
of Hebrew origin (יוֹנָה) Jonas. - Jonas (i.e. Jonah), the name of two Israelites
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
11 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 12:41 | “The men of Nineveh shall rise in judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: because they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonas is here.” Word: Ἰωνᾶς (Iōnâs) | |
| Luke 11:30 | “For as Jonas was a sign unto the Ninevites, so shall also the Son of man be to this generation.” Word: Ἰωνᾶς (Iōnâs) | |
| John 21:16 | “He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep.” Word: Ἰωνᾶς (Iōnâs) |