Jona
Jona is the Greek form of Jonah. In the New Testament it appears in references to Simon Peter as the son of Jona, or Jonah.
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Jonadab
Jonadab was the son of Rechab and founder of the Rechabites; another Jonadab, son of Shimeah, was David’s nephew and a subtle adviser to Amnon.
Jonah
Jonah, son of Amittai, was an Israelite prophet from Gath-hepher who foretold Israel’s restored boundaries. God also sent him to preach repentance to Nineveh, where his ministry became a notable testimony to divine mercy toward Gentiles.
Jonah, Book of
The Book of Jonah records the prophet’s commission to Nineveh, his flight, miraculous preservation, preaching, and the city’s repentance. It also records Jonah’s struggle with God’s mercy, and is treated in the New Testament as a historical sign pointing to Christ’s burial and resurrection.
JONAH, THE BOOK OF
The Book of Jonah tells of the prophet’s flight, God’s preservation of him, his preaching to Nineveh, and the city’s repentance. Its central lesson is God’s mercy toward repentant Gentiles and the need for His people to share that concern.
Jonam
Jonam is the form of Jonan used in some translations of Luke’s genealogy. He is listed as an ancestor of Jesus.
Jonan
Jonan was an ancestor of Jesus listed in Luke’s genealogy. He is also called Jonam in another textual form.
Jonas
Jonas is the Greek form of Jonah and is used in the New Testament for the prophet Jonah. Some older readings also use it for the father of Peter and Andrew, where John is preferred in later translations.
Jonath-elem-rechokim
Jonath-elem-rechokim is the title of Psalm 56. It probably refers to a known tune or musical setting, often understood as “the silent dove in distant places.”
Jonathan
Jonathan was a common biblical name. The best-known Jonathan was Saul’s son, a courageous warrior and faithful friend of David who died with his father at Gilboa; other bearers included Levites, priests, and David’s warriors.
Jonathelemrechokim
Jonathelemrechokim is a phrase appearing once as the heading of Psalm 56. It likely identifies the psalm’s melody, rhythm, or musical direction.
Joppa
Joppa, or Japho, was an important seaport on the Mediterranean coast. Jonah sailed from it, materials for the temple were landed there, and Peter received his vision at the house of Simon the tanner.
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