Strong's Lexicon Yonah: Jonah Original Word: יוֹנָה Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root word יוֹנָה (yonah), meaning "dove." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2495 (Ἰωνᾶς, Iōnas): The Greek equivalent of the Hebrew name Jonah, used in the New Testament, particularly in references to the "sign of Jonah" as mentioned by Jesus in the Gospels (e.g., Matthew 12:39-41). Usage: The name "Yonah" is primarily used as a proper noun in the Hebrew Bible, referring to the prophet Jonah. The word itself means "dove," a symbol often associated with peace, purity, and the Spirit of God. In the context of the prophet, it signifies a messenger of God, albeit a reluctant one. Cultural and Historical Background: Jonah is a significant figure in the Hebrew Bible, known for his prophetic mission to the city of Nineveh. The Book of Jonah is unique among the prophetic books as it focuses more on the narrative of the prophet's life and his interactions with God, rather than solely on his prophecies. Jonah's account is set during the reign of Jeroboam II (8th century BC) and reflects the tension between Israel and Assyria, with Nineveh being the capital of the latter. The narrative highlights themes of repentance, divine mercy, and the universality of God's concern for all nations. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as yonah Definition an Isr. prophet NASB Translation Jonah (18), Jonah's (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. יוֺנָה proper name, masculine prophet, according to 2 Kings 14:25 he was הַנָּבִיא son of אֲמִתַּי, from גַּת הַחֵפֶר and predicted the recovery of Israel's territory which Jeroboam II effected; he is also the principal figure of the Book of Jonah: 2 Kings 1:1 (בֶּןאֲֿמִתַּי), 2 Kings 1:3; 2 Kings 1:5; 2 Kings 1:7; 2 Kings 1:15; 2 Kings 2:1 (twice in verse); 2 Kings 2:2,11; 2 Kings 3:1,3,4; 2 Kings 4:1,5,6 (twice in verse); 2 Kings 4:8,9. III. הַיּוֺנָה see יָנָה Participle Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Jonah The same as yownah; Jonah, an Israelite -- Jonah. see HEBREW yownah Forms and Transliterations וְיוֹנָ֗ה ויונה יוֹנָ֑ה יוֹנָ֔ה יוֹנָ֖ה יוֹנָ֗ה יוֹנָ֛ה יוֹנָ֤ה יוֹנָ֥ה יוֹנָֽה׃ יוֹנָה֙ יונה יונה׃ לְיוֹנָ֗ה ליונה lə·yō·w·nāh leyoNah ləyōwnāh veyoNah wə·yō·w·nāh wəyōwnāh yō·w·nāh yoNah yōwnāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Kings 14:25 HEB: בְּיַד־ עַבְדּ֞וֹ יוֹנָ֤ה בֶן־ אֲמִתַּי֙ NAS: His servant Jonah the son KJV: of his servant Jonah, the son INT: through his servant Jonah the son of Amittai Jonah 1:1 Jonah 1:3 Jonah 1:5 Jonah 1:7 Jonah 1:15 Jonah 1:17 Jonah 1:17 Jonah 2:1 Jonah 2:10 Jonah 3:1 Jonah 3:3 Jonah 3:4 Jonah 4:1 Jonah 4:5 Jonah 4:6 Jonah 4:6 Jonah 4:8 Jonah 4:9 19 Occurrences |
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