Biblica Analytica
H3129G Hebrew

יוֹנָתָן

yo.na.tan

Jonathan

Lexicon Entry

Definition
Jonathan
Transliteration
yo.na.tan
Strong's Number
H3129G
Occurrences
2
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 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
Strong's
H3129G
Lemma
יוֹנָתָן
Transliteration
yo.na.tan
Definition
Jonathan
Occurrences
2
Model
workers-ai
Prompt version
1

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Occurrences in Scripture

2 total occurrences across the text