John(2)
John in the Bible — son of Zebedee (MAT 4:21). Referenced in 7 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “the grace or mercy of the Lord”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Scripture References
- 7 references
- Known Names
- 3 names
- Relationships
- 4 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 (3)
- Hebrew
- יוֹחָנָן
- Transliteration
- yochanan
- Meaning
- y-h-v-h is gracious
- Greek
- Ἰωάννης
- Reference
- MAT 4:21
- Strong's
- H3110
- Hebrew
- בְּנ רֶגֶשׁ
- Transliteration
- ben regesh
- Meaning
- son [of a] [noisy] crowd
- Greek
- Βοανηργές
- Reference
- MRK 3:17
- Strong's
- H1121, H7283
- Hebrew
- הַזָּקֵן
- Transliteration
- hazaqen
- Meaning
- elder, old, aged
- Greek
- πρεσβύτερος
- Reference
- 2JN 1:1
- Strong's
- H2205
Family & Relationships (4)
son
brother
disciple
apostle
Notes
fisherman (mending their nets- MAT 4:21), one of the Twelve (MAT 10:2), author of the book of John
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is John in the Bible?
John is described in the Bible as son of Zebedee (MAT 4:21).
What does the name John mean?
The name John means “the grace or mercy of the Lord” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.