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Jonan

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Jonan was an ancestor of Jesus listed in Luke’s genealogy. He is also called Jonam in another textual form.

Definition

Jonan is the name of an ancestor of Jesus in Luke’s genealogy. He is also represented by the form Jonam in another textual tradition. The supplied material does not provide a fuller account of his life or identity.

Biblical Usage

Jonan appears in Luke’s genealogy of Christ.

Scripture References

Luke 3:30

Related Figures

Jesus Christ

Historical Bible Dictionaries

Smith's Bible Dictionary
(perhaps a contraction of Johnana, gift or grace of God), son of Eliakim, in the genealogy of Christ. (Luke 3:30) (B.C. before 876.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>jo'-nan.</p><p>See JONAM.</p>
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