Jonas
Bible Usage:
- First Reference: Matthew 12:39
- Last Reference: John 21:17
Dictionaries:
- Included in Eastons: Yes
- Included in Hitchcocks: No
- Included in Naves: Yes
- Included in Smiths: Yes
- Included in Websters: No
- Included in Strongs: No
- Included in Thayers: No
- Included in BDB: No
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Jonas
1. Greek form of Jonah (Matthew 12:39, 40, 41, etc.).
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.
Naves Topical Index
Jonas
Smith's Bible Dictionary
Jonas
(a dove).
- The prophet Jonah. (Matthew 12:39,40,41; 16:4)
- Father of Peter. (John 21:15-17) [JONA]