Ἰωαννᾶς (Iōannas)
Iōannas
Joanan
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The name Iōannas, appearing only in Luke 3:37, is a Greek form of the Hebrew Yôḥānān, meaning "grace or gift of God." It stands as one of the many ancestors listed in Jesus’ genealogy, connecting the Messiah to the broader history of Israel. The variation in spelling between sources reflects differences in how ancient scribes adapted Semitic names into Greek phonetics.
Its presence in Luke’s record highlights the inclusive nature of Christ’s lineage, tracing his human roots back through generations often forgotten by history. By including figures like Joanan, the text underscores that every individual contributes to the fulfillment of divine promise, regardless of their fame or recorded deeds.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Joanan appears in Luke’s genealogy as a link between Zerubbabel and later generations. While history records little about him, his inclusion reminds us that God’s plan unfolds through ordinary lives. Every ancestor, known or unknown, plays a part in the lineage of Jesus.
This passage invites us to see value in our own hidden contributions. Just as Joanan connects two significant figures, your faithful steps may bridge gaps you cannot yet see. God uses quiet obedience to shape history.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- of Joannen1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- Ἰωανὰν1×
Key Verses
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Luke 3:27
the son of Joanan, the son of Rhesa, the son of Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, the son of Neri,
This verse places Joanan between Zerubbabel and Rhesa, showing his role in maintaining the Davidic line during a period of restoration.