Strong's Concordance/Greek/G2495

Strong's G2495 · Greek

Ἰωνᾶς

Ionas · /ee-o-nas'/

Number
G2495
Language
Greek
Original word
Ἰωνᾶς
Transliteration
Ionas
Pronunciation
ee-o-nas'
KJV occurrences
11 verses

Definition

of Hebrew origin (3124); Jonas (i.e. Jonah), the name of two Israelites:--Jonas.

KJV: Jonas

Root / derivation: of Hebrew origin (3124)

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered Ἰωνᾶς across 11 verses.

Jonas12×
Jona1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

11 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew4 verses
Luke3 verses
John4 verses
John 1:42

And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: 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 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 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 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G2495 (Ionas) mean?

of Hebrew origin (3124); Jonas (i.e. Jonah), the name of two Israelites:--Jonas.

How many times does G2495 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G2495 (Ἰωνᾶς) appears in 11 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Jonas.”

How is Ionas translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G2495 is rendered as “Jonas” (12×), “Jona” (1×).

Where does the Greek word Ἰωνᾶς come from?

of Hebrew origin (3124)