Ἰωάννης
Iōannēs
John
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe 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
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text