Lexical Definition
Ἰωαννᾶς Iōannâs (ee-o-an-nas') Joanan N:N-M-P
a form of Ἰωάννης
Joannas.
- Joannas, an Israelite
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Ἰωανὰν | of Joannen | Luke.3.27 |
Abbott-Smith
Ἰωανάν (Rec. Ἰωαννᾶς, -ᾶ), ὁ indecl. (Heb. יוֹחָנָן),
Joanan (cf. Ἰωάνης): Lk 3:37.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Luke | 3:37 |
Profile
Male • Son of Rhesa • An ancestor of Jesus Christ
Man living at the time ofExile and return
Joanan is listed as an ancestor of Jesus in the genealogy recorded by Luke (Luk.3.27).
- A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time ofExile and return, only mentioned at Luk.3.27;
- only referred to as Joanan Ἰωαννᾶς;
- a son of Rhesa Ῥησά;
- father of Joda Ἰωδά.
Joanan is mentioned in Luke 3:27 as one of the ancestors of Jesus Christ in the genealogy traced through Joseph, Jesus' legal father. He is listed as the son of Rhesa and the father of Joda, although no further details about his life or role in the family line are provided. The genealogy in Luke's Gospel spans from Jesus back to Adam, emphasizing Jesus' connection to all of humanity.
All entries for Joanan: Ἰωαννᾶς