3129. Yonathan

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Yonathan: Jonathan

Original Word: יוֹנָתָן
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Yownathan
Pronunciation: yoh-nah-thahn
Phonetic Spelling: (yo-naw-thawn')
Definition: Jonathan
Meaning: Jonathan

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Jonathan

A form of Yhownathan; Jonathan, the name of ten Israelites -- Jonathan.

see HEBREW Yhownathan

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
the same as Yehonathan, q.v.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root יָהּ (Yah), a shortened form of יְהוָה (YHWH, the LORD), combined with נָתַן (nāṯan), meaning "to give." Thus, יוֹנָתָן means "Yahweh has given."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent of Jonathan is found in the New Testament as Ἰωνάθαν (Iōnathán), corresponding to Strong's Greek Number 2495. This name appears in genealogical contexts, such as in the genealogy of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke (Luke 3:27).

Usage: The name Jonathan is used as a proper noun in the Hebrew Bible, referring to several individuals, most notably the son of King Saul and a close friend of David.

Context: • Jonathan, Son of Saul: Jonathan is prominently known as the eldest son of King Saul, the first king of Israel. He is celebrated for his deep friendship with David, the future king, as well as his loyalty and bravery. Jonathan's relationship with David is one of the most profound examples of friendship in the Bible. Despite his father's animosity towards David, Jonathan remained steadfast in his support and protection of David, recognizing God's anointing on him. This is exemplified in 1 Samuel 18:1-4, where Jonathan makes a covenant with David, giving him his robe, armor, sword, bow, and belt as a sign of his commitment and love.
• Military Exploits: Jonathan is also noted for his military prowess. In 1 Samuel 14, he and his armor-bearer achieve a significant victory over the Philistines, demonstrating his faith and courage. His actions lead to a great rout of the Philistine army, showcasing his leadership and trust in God.
• Death: Jonathan's life tragically ends alongside his father Saul and his brothers in the battle of Mount Gilboa against the Philistines, as recorded in 1 Samuel 31. His death is mourned by David in a poignant lament, highlighting the depth of their friendship and Jonathan's noble character (2 Samuel 1:25-26).
• Other Jonathans: The name Jonathan is also attributed to other individuals in the Bible, including a Levite priest in Judges 18:30 and a nephew of David who served as a counselor (1 Chronicles 27:32).

Forms and Transliterations

בְּיוֹנָתָ֥ן ביונתן הֲ‍ֽיוֹנָתָ֤ן ׀ ה‍יונתן וְיוֹנָתָ֑ן וְיוֹנָתָ֖ן וְיוֹנָתָ֣ן וְיוֹנָתָֽן׃ וִ֠יהוֹנָתָן וִיהֽוֹנָתָן֙ וּלְיוֹנָתָ֖ן ויהונתן ויונתן ויונתן׃ וליונתן י֣וֹנָתָ֔ן יֽוֹנָתָ֔ן יֽוֹנָתָ֜ן יֽוֹנָתָן֙ יוֹנָתָ֑ן יוֹנָתָ֔ן יוֹנָתָ֖ן יוֹנָתָ֗ן יוֹנָתָ֛ן יוֹנָתָ֜ן יוֹנָתָ֣ן יוֹנָתָ֣ן ׀ יוֹנָתָ֤ן יוֹנָתָ֥ן יוֹנָתָ֧ן יוֹנָתָֽן׃ יונתן יונתן׃ bə·yō·w·nā·ṯān beyonaTan bəyōwnāṯān hăyō·w·nā·ṯān hayonaTan hăyōwnāṯān ū·lə·yō·w·nā·ṯān uleyonaTan ūləyōwnāṯān veyonaTan vihonaTan Vihonaton wə·yō·w·nā·ṯān wəyōwnāṯān wî·hō·w·nā·ṯān wîhōwnāṯān yō·w·nā·ṯān yonaTan yōwnāṯān

Englishman's Concordance

Judges 18:30
HEB: אֶת־ הַפָּ֑סֶל וִ֠יהוֹנָתָן בֶּן־ גֵּרְשֹׁ֨ם
INT: of Dan the graven Jonathan the son of Gershom

1 Samuel 13:2
HEB: הָיוּ֙ עִם־ י֣וֹנָתָ֔ן בְּגִבְעַ֖ת בִּנְיָמִ֑ין
KJV: and a thousand were with Jonathan in Gibeah
INT: become were with Jonathan Gibeah of Benjamin

1 Samuel 13:3
HEB: וַיַּ֣ךְ יוֹנָתָ֗ן אֵ֣ת נְצִ֤יב
KJV: And Jonathan smote the garrison
INT: smote and Jonathan the garrison of the Philistines

1 Samuel 13:16
HEB: וְשָׁא֞וּל וְיוֹנָתָ֣ן בְּנ֗וֹ וְהָעָם֙
KJV: And Saul, and Jonathan his son,
INT: now Saul and Jonathan and his son and the people

1 Samuel 13:22
HEB: שָׁא֖וּל וְאֶת־ יוֹנָתָ֑ן וַתִּמָּצֵ֣א לְשָׁא֔וּל
KJV: that [were] with Saul and Jonathan: but with Saul
INT: with Saul and Jonathan were found Saul

1 Samuel 13:22
HEB: וַתִּמָּצֵ֣א לְשָׁא֔וּל וּלְיוֹנָתָ֖ן בְּנֽוֹ׃
KJV: but with Saul and with Jonathan his son
INT: were found Saul Jonathan and his son

1 Samuel 14:1
HEB: הַיּ֗וֹם וַיֹּ֨אמֶר יוֹנָתָ֤ן בֶּן־ שָׁאוּל֙
KJV: Now it came to pass upon a day, that Jonathan the son
INT: now the day said Jonathan the son of Saul

1 Samuel 14:3
HEB: כִּ֥י הָלַ֖ךְ יוֹנָתָֽן׃
KJV: knew not that Jonathan was gone.
INT: for had gone Jonathan

1 Samuel 14:4
HEB: אֲשֶׁ֨ר בִּקֵּ֤שׁ יֽוֹנָתָן֙ לַֽעֲבֹר֙ עַל־
KJV: And between the passages, by which Jonathan sought
INT: which sought Jonathan to cross and

1 Samuel 14:12
HEB: הַמַּצָּבָ֜ה אֶת־ יוֹנָתָ֣ן ׀ וְאֶת־ נֹשֵׂ֣א
KJV: answered Jonathan and his armourbearer,
INT: the men of the garrison Jonathan bearer and his armor

1 Samuel 14:12
HEB: פ וַיֹּ֨אמֶר יוֹנָתָ֜ן אֶל־ נֹשֵׂ֤א
KJV: you a thing. And Jonathan said
INT: something said and Jonathan about bearer

1 Samuel 14:13
HEB: וַיַּ֣עַל יוֹנָתָ֗ן עַל־ יָדָיו֙
KJV: And Jonathan climbed up upon his hands
INT: climbed and Jonathan on his hands

1 Samuel 14:13
HEB: וַֽיִּפְּלוּ֙ לִפְנֵ֣י יוֹנָתָ֔ן וְנֹשֵׂ֥א כֵלָ֖יו
KJV: before Jonathan; and his armourbearer
INT: fell before Jonathan bearer and his armor

1 Samuel 14:14
HEB: אֲשֶׁ֨ר הִכָּ֧ה יוֹנָתָ֛ן וְנֹשֵׂ֥א כֵלָ֖יו
KJV: slaughter, which Jonathan and his armourbearer
INT: which made Jonathan bearer and his armor

1 Samuel 14:17
HEB: וְהִנֵּ֛ה אֵ֥ין יוֹנָתָ֖ן וְנֹשֵׂ֥א כֵלָֽיו׃
KJV: from us. And when they had numbered, behold, Jonathan and his armourbearer
INT: behold behold Jonathan bearer and his armor

1 Samuel 14:21
HEB: עִם־ שָׁא֖וּל וְיוֹנָתָֽן׃
KJV: that [were] with Saul and Jonathan.
INT: with Saul and Jonathan

1 Samuel 14:27
HEB: וְיוֹנָתָ֣ן לֹֽא־ שָׁמַ֗ע
KJV: But Jonathan heard not when his father
INT: Jonathan had not heard

1 Samuel 14:29
HEB: וַיֹּ֙אמֶר֙ יֽוֹנָתָ֔ן עָכַ֥ר אָבִ֖י
KJV: Then said Jonathan, My father
INT: said Jonathan has troubled my father

1 Samuel 14:39
HEB: אִם־ יֶשְׁנ֛וֹ בְּיוֹנָתָ֥ן בְּנִ֖י כִּ֣י
KJV: though it be in Jonathan my son,
INT: lo be Jonathan my son for

1 Samuel 14:40
HEB: אֶחָ֔ד וַֽאֲנִי֙ וְיוֹנָתָ֣ן בְּנִ֔י נִהְיֶ֖ה
KJV: side, and I and Jonathan my son
INT: one and I Jonathan my son become

1 Samuel 14:41
HEB: תָמִ֑ים וַיִּלָּכֵ֧ד יוֹנָתָ֛ן וְשָׁא֖וּל וְהָעָ֥ם
KJV: [lot]. And Saul and Jonathan were taken:
INT: A perfect were taken and Jonathan and Saul the people

1 Samuel 14:42
HEB: בֵּינִ֕י וּבֵ֖ין יוֹנָתָ֣ן בְּנִ֑י וַיִּלָּכֵ֖ד
KJV: Cast [lots] between me and Jonathan my son.
INT: between between and Jonathan my son was taken

1 Samuel 14:42
HEB: בְּנִ֑י וַיִּלָּכֵ֖ד יוֹנָתָֽן׃
KJV: my son. And Jonathan was taken.
INT: my son was taken and Jonathan

1 Samuel 14:43
HEB: שָׁאוּל֙ אֶל־ י֣וֹנָתָ֔ן הַגִּ֥ידָה לִּ֖י
KJV: said to Jonathan, Tell
INT: Saul to Jonathan Tell what

1 Samuel 14:43
HEB: וַיַּגֶּד־ ל֣וֹ יוֹנָתָ֗ן וַיֹּאמֶר֩ טָעֹ֨ם
KJV: me what thou hast done. And Jonathan told
INT: have done told and Jonathan and said indeed

44 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 3129
44 Occurrences

bə·yō·w·nā·ṯān — 1 Occ.
hăyō·w·nā·ṯān — 1 Occ.
ū·lə·yō·w·nā·ṯān — 1 Occ.
wə·yō·w·nā·ṯān — 7 Occ.
wî·hō·w·nā·ṯān — 1 Occ.
wî·hō·w·nā·ṯān — 1 Occ.
yō·w·nā·ṯān — 32 Occ.