2490. Ióannas
Strong's 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.

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew name יוֹחָנָן (Yochanan), meaning "Yahweh is gracious."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: H3110 (יוֹחָנָן, Yochanan)

Usage: The name Ióannas is used in the New Testament to refer to several individuals, most notably John the Baptist and John the Apostle. John the Baptist is known for his role in preparing the way for Jesus Christ, calling people to repentance, and baptizing Jesus. John the Apostle, one of the twelve disciples, is traditionally credited with writing the Gospel of John, three epistles, and the Book of Revelation.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the first-century Jewish context, names were often chosen for their meanings and connections to family heritage. The name John, meaning "Yahweh is gracious," reflects a deep theological significance, emphasizing God's grace and favor. John the Baptist's ministry marked a pivotal moment in Jewish history, as he called for repentance and heralded the coming of the Messiah. John the Apostle played a crucial role in the early Christian church, contributing significantly to the New Testament canon and the theological understanding of Jesus as the incarnate Word of God.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
variant reading for Ióanan, q.v.

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 2490: Ἰωαννας

Ἰωαννας, Ἰωάννα, and (according to L T Tr WH) Ἰωανάν, indeclinable (see Ἰωάννης), , Joannas (or Joanan), one of the ancestors of Christ: Luke 3:27.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Joannas.

A form of Ioannes; Joannas, an Israelite -- Joannas.

see GREEK Ioannes

Forms and Transliterations
Ιωαναν Ἰωανάν Ἰωανὰν Ioanan Ioanán Iōanan Iōanán
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Englishman's Concordance
Luke 3:27 N
GRK: τοῦ Ἰωανάν τοῦ Ῥησά
KJV: Which was [the son] of Joanna, which was [the son] of Rhesa,
INT: of Joannen of Rhesa

Strong's Greek 2490
1 Occurrence


Ἰωανάν — 1 Occ.

















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