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Jonas
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Jonas (1)
#Greek form of Jonah (Matt. 12:39, 40, 41, etc.).
Jonas (2)
#The father of the apostles Peter (John 21:15-17) and Andrew; but the reading should be (also in 1:42), as in the Revised Version, “John,” instead of Jonas.
Also from Smith's (1884) +−
(a dove).
The prophet Jonah. (Matthew 12:39,40,41; 16:4) Father of Peter. (John 21:15-17) [Jona]
In the Bible
10
Verses where Jonas is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).
- John 21:15
When they had finished eating, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love Me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus replied, “Feed My lambs.”
- John 21:16
Jesus asked a second time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus told him, “Shepherd My sheep.”
- John 21:17
Jesus asked a third time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” Peter was deeply hurt that Jesus had asked him a third time, “Do you love Me?” “Lord, You know all things,” he replied. “You know I love You.” Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep.
- Luke 11:29
As the crowds were increasing, Jesus said, “This is a wicked generation. It demands a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of Jonah.
- Luke 11:30
For as Jonah was a sign to the Ninevites, so the Son of Man will be a sign to this generation.
- Luke 11:32
The men of Nineveh will stand at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and now One greater than Jonah is here.
+4 more verses naming Jonas.
Scripture on Jonas
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Voices on Jonas
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Surfaced by name match — accuracy varies by title clarity.
Sources · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897) · Smith's Bible Dictionary (1884)
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