Joanna
femaleNew TestamentMeaning: “The LORD is gracious”
The wife of Herod’s steward Chuza, a woman healed by Jesus who supported His ministry and was among the first to find the empty tomb.
Biography
Joanna was a woman of some standing — the wife of Chuza, the steward of Herod Antipas — who became a devoted follower of Jesus and one of the first witnesses to His resurrection.
Supporter of the ministry
Luke names her among the women who, having been "healed of evil spirits and infirmities," travelled with Jesus and the Twelve and "ministered unto him of their substance" (Luke 8:2–3). Her position in Herod's household made her support notable and possibly costly.
Witness at the tomb
Joanna was among the women who came to the tomb early on the first day of the week, found the stone rolled away, heard the angels' message that Jesus was risen, and carried the news to the apostles (Luke 24:10). She stands among the faithful women whose testimony opened the account of the resurrection.
Life Timeline
Healed by Jesus; helps support His ministry
Among the women who find the empty tomb
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Themes & lessons from Joanna
Biblical themes that run through the passages where Joanna appears.
People they appear with
Scripture Appearances
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Luke 3:27
Which was the son of Joanna, which was the son of Rhesa, which was the son of Zorobabel, which was the son of Salathiel, which was the son of Neri,
Luke 8:3
And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto him of their substance.
Luke 24:10
It was Mary Magdalene, and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and other women that were with them, which told these things unto the apostles.
Frequently asked about Joanna
Who was Joanna in the Bible?
The wife of Herod’s steward Chuza, a woman healed by Jesus who supported His ministry and was among the first to find the empty tomb.
What does the name Joanna mean?
The name Joanna means “The LORD is gracious”.
Where does Joanna appear in the Bible?
Joanna is mentioned 3 times across 1 book: Luke.
What can we learn from Joanna?
The story of Joanna touches on themes of genealogies, genealogy, human nature of christ, the, judah, the tribe of — explore each to study the lessons drawn from Joanna's life.
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