Word Study

The meaning of יוֹנָתָן

Understanding Yôwnâthân reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

H3129
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

יוֹנָתָן

Phoneticyo-naw-thawn'
TransliterationYôwnâthân
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

a form of יְהוֹנָתָן Jonathan. - § Jonathan or Jehonathan = "Jehovah has given" - Jonathan, the name of ten Israelites 1) a son of king Saul and a friend of David 2) a son of the high priest Abiathar and the last descendant of Eli of whom we hear 3) one of David's mighty warriors 4) a Levite and father of Zechariah, a priest who blew the trumpet at the dedication of the wall 5) a son of Kareah and a brother of Johanan; a Judaite captain after the fall of Jerusalem 6) another Judaite 7) father of Ebed in the time of Ezra 8) son of Asahel in the time of Ezra 9) a priest of the family of Melicu in the time of Nehemiah 10) son of Joiada and his successor to the high priesthood in the time of Nehemiah

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

35 total references
ReferenceText
1 Samuel 14:21

Moreover the Hebrews that were with the Philistines before that time, which went up with them into the camp from the country round about, even they also turned to be with the Israelites that were with Saul and Jonathan.

1 Kings 1:43

And Jonathan answered and said to Adonijah, Verily our lord king David hath made Solomon king.

1 Chronicles 10:2

And the Philistines followed hard after Saul, and after his sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchi–shua, the sons of Saul.

Ezra 10:15

Only Jonathan the son of Asahel and Jahaziah the son of Tikvah were employed about this matter: and Meshullam and Shabbethai the Levite helped them.

Nehemiah 12:14

Of Melicu, Jonathan; of Shebaniah, Joseph;

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
35x
Most Frequent Book
1 Samuel
Book Distribution
1 Samuel23
1 Kings2
1 Chronicles4
Ezra2
Nehemiah3
Jeremiah1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'יוֹנָתָן' deepen your understanding of 1 Samuel 14:21?