John
John in the Bible — the baptist (MAT 3:1). John belonged to the tribe of Levi. Referenced in 7 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “the grace or mercy of the Lord”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Tribe
- Levi
- Scripture References
- 7 references
- Known Names
- 5 names
- Relationships
- 2 connections
Biography
The beloved disciple, son of Zebedee and brother of James. John was part of Jesus' inner circle and present at the Transfiguration. He leaned on Jesus at the Last Supper and was entrusted with caring for Mary at the crucifixion. John wrote the Gospel of John, three epistles, and Revelation. He emphasized love and abiding in Christ, outliving all other apostles.
Significance
John reveals Jesus as the Word made flesh and emphasizes intimate relationship with Christ. His writings provide deep theological insight into Jesus' deity and the nature of love and truth.
Key Events
Names & Labels (5)
- Hebrew
- יוֹחָנָן
- Transliteration
- yochanan
- Meaning
- y-h-v-h is gracious
- Greek
- Ἰωάννης
- Reference
- MAT 3:1
- Strong's
- H3110
- Hebrew
- יוֹחָנָן הַמַּטְבִּיל
- Transliteration
- yochanan hametəbaiyl
- Meaning
- john the immerser
- Greek
- Ιωάννης ὁ βαπτιστὴς
- Reference
- MAT 3:1
- Strong's
- H3110, H4315
- Hebrew
- מַלְאָכִי
- Transliteration
- maləakiy
- Meaning
- [my] messenger
- Greek
- ἄγγελόν
- Reference
- MAT 11:10
- Strong's
- H4401
- Hebrew
- נְבִיא אֵל עֶלְיוֹן
- Transliteration
- nəviy el eləyon
- Meaning
- prophet [of] G-d [the] most high
- Greek
- προφήτης ὑψίστου
- Reference
- LUK 1:76
- Strong's
- H5030, H410, H5945
- Hebrew
- רַבִּי
- Transliteration
- rabiy
- Meaning
- teacher
- Greek
- ῥαββί
- Reference
- JHN 3:26
- Strong's
- none
Notes
as son of Zacharias the priest (Luke 1), he would have been a Levite
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is John in the Bible?
John is described in the Bible as the baptist (MAT 3:1). John belonged to the tribe of Levi.
What does the name John mean?
The name John means “the grace or mercy of the Lord” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.