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Jona

(a dove) (Greek form of Jonah), the father of the apostle Peter, (John 1:42) who is hence addressed as Simon Barjona (i.e. son of Jona) in (Matthew 16:17)

In the Bible

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Verses where Jona is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).

  • John 1:42

    Andrew brought him to Jesus, who looked at him and said, “You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas” (which is translated as Peter).

Scripture on Jona

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Entries that reference Jona

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Voices on Jona

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Surfaced by name match — accuracy varies by title clarity.

Sources · Smith's Bible Dictionary (1884)

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