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The meaning of Ἰωνᾶς

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Definition

of Hebrew origin (יוֹנָה) Jonas. - Jonas (i.e. Jonah), the name of two Israelites

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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
ReferenceText
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)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
11x
Most Frequent Book
Matthew
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