Lexicon Ióannas: John Original Word: Ἰωάννης
Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable
Transliteration: Ióannas
Pronunciation: yo-AN-nas
Phonetic Spelling: (ee-o-an-nas')
Definition: John
Meaning: Joanan, a proper name. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Joannas. A form of Ioannes; Joannas, an Israelite -- Joannas. see GREEK Ioannes NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originvariant reading for Ióanan, q.v.
Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2490: ἸωανναςἸωαννας, Ἰωάννα, and (according to L T Tr WH) Ἰωανάν, indeclinable (see Ἰωάννης), ὁ, Joannas (or Joanan), one of the ancestors of Christ: Luke 3:27.
Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name יוֹחָנָן (Yochanan), meaning "Yahweh is gracious."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek name Ἰωάννης corresponds to the Hebrew name יוֹחָנָן (Yochanan), which is Strong's Hebrew entry 3110. This name is found in the Old Testament and is borne by several individuals, including a post-exilic priest and a son of King Josiah. Usage: The name Ἰωάννης is used in the New Testament to refer to several individuals, most notably John the Baptist and John the Apostle. It appears frequently in the Gospels and other New Testament writings. Context: Ἰωάννης (Iōánnēs) is a significant name in the New Testament, associated with key figures in early Christianity. The name is borne by:
• John the Baptist: A prophetic figure who played a crucial role in preparing the way for Jesus Christ. He is known for his call to repentance and his practice of baptism in the Jordan River. John the Baptist is described as a voice crying in the wilderness, fulfilling the prophecy of Isaiah. He is noted for his ascetic lifestyle and his bold proclamation of truth, even in the face of opposition from Herod Antipas, which ultimately led to his martyrdom. In the Berean Standard Bible, Matthew 3:1-2 states, "In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea and saying, 'Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.'"
• John the Apostle: One of the twelve apostles of Jesus, traditionally identified as the author of the Gospel of John, the three Epistles of John, and the Book of Revelation. Known as "the disciple whom Jesus loved," John had a close relationship with Jesus and was present at key events such as the Transfiguration and the crucifixion. He is also recognized for his emphasis on love and truth in his writings. In the Berean Standard Bible, John 13:23 notes, "One of His disciples, the one whom Jesus loved, was reclining at His side."
• Other Individuals Named John: The New Testament also mentions other individuals named John, including John Mark, a companion of Paul and Barnabas, and John, a relative of the high priest Annas.
The name John, in its various forms, reflects the grace of God and is emblematic of the pivotal roles these individuals played in the unfolding of the New Testament narrative. Forms and Transliterations Ιωαναν Ἰωανάν Ἰωανὰν Ioanan Ioanán Iōanan IōanánLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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