Iōnâs — G2495

Definition

masculine proper noun

Jonas (i.e. Jonah), the name of two Israelites

1. Jonah, the O. T. prophet, a native of Gath-hepher in the tribe of Zebulun. He lived during the reign of Jeroboam II, king of Israel . The narrative of his miraculous experiences, constructed for a didactic purpose, is given in the book which bears his name
2. Jonah (or Jonas), a fisherman, father of the apostle Peter

Usually translated as

Jonas

Origin

of Hebrew origin (H3124)

Hebrew equivalents

• Yôwnâh (H3124)

Occurrences

Iōnâs occurs 5 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Luke (1), John (4)

• Luke 11:29 — And when the people were gathered thick together, he began to say, This is an evil generation: they seek a sign; and there shall no sign be given it, but the sign of (Ἰωνᾶ) Jonas the prophet.
• John 1:42 — And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona (Ἰωνᾶ): thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone.
• John 21:15 — So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son (Ἰωνᾶ) of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.
• John 21:16 — He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son (Ἰωνᾶ) of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep.
• John 21:17 — He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son (Ἰωνᾶ) of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep.