Biblica Analytica
G2491I Greek

Ἰωάννης

Iōannēs

John

Lexicon Entry

Definition
John
Transliteration
Iōannēs
Strong's Number
G2491I
Occurrences
1
Semantic Domain
Proper Name: Person

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The data from Strong's number G2491I reveals that the word Ἰωάννης (Iōannēs) is a proper name specifically referring to a person. Its short definition indicates that the name translates to "John." This suggests that the name has a personal significance and carries a unique identity within the context of the biblical narrative. As a proper name, its usage is limited to identifying a specific individual and does not carry a broader conceptual or abstract meaning. There is only a single occurrence of this name in the Bible, further underscoring its specificity and personal significance.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
G2491I
Lemma
Ἰωάννης
Transliteration
Iōannēs
Definition
John
Occurrences
1
Model
groq
Prompt version
1

AI synthesis uses only the lexicon data above as context — never training knowledge.

Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence across the text