2489. Ioanna

Lexicon

Ioanna: Joanna

Original Word: Ἰωάννα
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: Ioanna
Pronunciation: yo-AN-nah
Phonetic Spelling: (ee-o-an'-nah)
Definition: Joanna
Meaning: (Hebrew), Joanna, Johanna, wife of Chuza, Herod's steward.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Joanna.

Feminine of the same as Ioannes; Joanna, a Christian -- Joanna.

see GREEK Ioannes

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2489: Ἰωάννα

Ἰωάννα (Tr WH Ἰωανα; cf. Tdf. Proleg., p. 79; WH's Appendix, p. 159; under the word Nu), Ἰωάννης, ἡ (see Ἰωάννης), Joanna, the wife of Chuzas, Herod's steward, and a follower of Jesus: Luke 8:3; Luke 24:10.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew name יוֹחָנָה (Yohannah), which means "Yahweh is gracious."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H3110 יוֹחָנָה (Yohannah) • A Hebrew name meaning "Yahweh is gracious," which is the origin of the Greek name Ἰωάννα.

Usage: The name Ἰωάννα appears in the New Testament as the name of a woman who was a follower of Jesus Christ. She is mentioned specifically in the context of the women who supported Jesus and His disciples.

Context: Joanna is a notable figure in the New Testament, recognized for her role as a follower and supporter of Jesus Christ. She is mentioned in the Gospel of Luke. Joanna was the wife of Chuza, who was the steward of Herod Antipas, the tetrarch of Galilee. This connection suggests that Joanna was a woman of some social standing and means, which she used to support Jesus' ministry.

In Luke 8:3, Joanna is listed among the women who provided for Jesus and His disciples out of their own resources: "Joanna the wife of Chuza, the manager of Herod’s household; Susanna; and many others. These women were helping to support them out of their own means." This indicates her dedication and commitment to the ministry of Jesus, as well as her willingness to use her resources for the advancement of His mission.

Joanna is also mentioned in Luke 24:10 as one of the women who went to Jesus' tomb on the morning of His resurrection: "It was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the others with them who told this to the apostles." Her presence at the tomb underscores her devotion and the significant role women played in the early Christian community.

Joanna's inclusion in these accounts highlights the important contributions of women in the early church and their active participation in the life and ministry of Jesus. Her story is a testament to the diverse and inclusive nature of Jesus' followers.

Forms and Transliterations

Ιωανα Ἰωάνα Ἰωάννα Ioanna Ioánna Iōanna Iōánna

Englishman's Concordance

Luke 8:3 N-GFS
GRK: καὶ Ἰωάννα γυνὴ Χουζᾶ
NAS: and Joanna the wife of Chuza,
KJV: And Joanna the wife of Chuza
INT: and Joanna wife of Chuza

Luke 24:10 N-NFS
GRK: Μαρία καὶ Ἰωάννα καὶ Μαρία
NAS: Magdalene and Joanna and Mary
KJV: Magdalene, and Joanna, and Mary
INT: Mary and Joanna and Mary

Strong's Greek 2489
2 Occurrences

Ἰωάννα — 2 Occ.