יוֹנָתָן
yo.na.tan
Jonathan
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "יוֹנָתָן" (yo.na.tan) is a proper name, specifically a personal name, with a Strong's number of H3129G. It is attested only twice in the Bible, indicating its relatively rare usage. The name "Jonathan" likely conveys a sense of gift or favor, derived from the elements "yown" (gift) and "athan" (gifted or favored one). As a proper name, "יוֹנָתָן" is not used to convey a general concept or idea, but rather to identify a specific individual. Its significance lies in its association with the person or people who bear this name, rather than any abstract meaning or symbolism. In the context of the Bible, this name may hold personal or familial significance, but its meaning is inextricably linked to the individual(s) who bear it.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text