יְהוֹחָנָן
ye.ho.cha.nan
Jehohanan
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "יהוחנן" (ye.ho.cha.nan) is a proper name, specifically a person's name, as indicated by its classification in the semantic domain. It is derived from the lemma "Jehohanan," which means "God is gracious." This name likely reflects the values and characteristics associated with the person it represents. Given its classification as a proper name and its singular occurrence in the Bible, the word "יהוחנן" is likely used to identify a specific individual. Its significance lies in its connection to the person it represents, rather than any broader theological or cultural context. Without further information, it is impossible to determine the specific role or significance of Jehohanan in the biblical narrative.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text