2494. Iónam

Lexicon

Iónam: Jonam

Original Word: Ἰωνάμ
Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable
Transliteration: Iónam
Pronunciation: ee-o-NAHM
Phonetic Spelling: (ee-o-nan')
Definition: Jonam
Meaning: (Hebrew), Jonam, an ancestor of Jesus.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Jonan.

Probably for Ioannes or Ionas; Jonan, an Israelite -- Jonan.

see GREEK Ioannes

see GREEK Ionas

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of Hebrew origin
Definition
Jonam, an Isr.
NASB Translation
Jonam (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2494: Ιωναν

Ιωναν and (so T Tr WH) Ἰωνάμ, ὁ, indeclinable (see Ἰωάννης), Jonah (or Jonam), one of the ancestors of Christ: Luke 3:30.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from Hebrew יוֹנָתָן (Yonatan), meaning "Yahweh has given."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek name Ἰωνάμ corresponds to the Hebrew name יוֹנָתָן (Yonatan), which is Strong's Hebrew entry H3129. This Hebrew name is often anglicized as Jonathan and is associated with several notable figures in the Old Testament, including Jonathan, the son of King Saul and a close friend of David.

Usage: The name Ἰωνάμ appears in the genealogy of Jesus Christ as recorded in the New Testament.

Context: • Ἰωνάμ (Iōnám) is a name found in the genealogy of Jesus Christ, specifically in the Gospel of Luke. It is listed among the ancestors of Jesus, highlighting the fulfillment of messianic prophecies through His lineage. The name appears in Luke 3:27, where it is part of the genealogy tracing Jesus' lineage back to David and ultimately to Adam, emphasizing His rightful place in Jewish history and His connection to all humanity.
• The name itself, meaning "Yahweh has given," reflects a common theme in biblical names, where the character or destiny of an individual is often tied to their name. This name underscores the belief in divine providence and the gifts bestowed by God.
• The genealogical record in which Ἰωνάμ appears serves to authenticate Jesus' messianic claims and His fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies. It also connects Jesus to the broader narrative of God's redemptive plan throughout history.
• The presence of Ἰωνάμ in the genealogy is a testament to the continuity of God's promises and the unfolding of His plan through successive generations, culminating in the birth of Jesus Christ.

Forms and Transliterations

Ιωναμ Ἰωνάμ Ἰωνὰμ Ionam Ionám Iōnam Iōnám

Englishman's Concordance

Luke 3:30 N
GRK: Ἰωσήφ τοῦ Ἰωνάμ τοῦ Ἐλιακὶμ
NAS: the son of Joseph, the son of Jonam, the son of Eliakim,
KJV: which was [the son] of Joseph, which was [the son] of Jonan, which was [the son] of Eliakim,
INT: of Joseph of Jonam of Eliakim

Strong's Greek 2494
1 Occurrence

Ἰωνάμ — 1 Occ.