Original Word: יְהוֹחָנָן
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Yhowchanan
Pronunciation: yeh-ho-khah-nawn'
Phonetic Spelling: (yeh-ho-khaw-nawn')
Definition: Jehohanan, Johanan
Meaning: Jehochanan

Jehohanan, Johanan

From Yhovah and chanan; Jehovah-favored; Jehochanan, the name of eight Israelites -- Jehohanan, Johanan. Compare Yowchanan.

see HEBREW Yhovah

see HEBREW chanan

see HEBREW Yowchanan

Word Origin
from Yhvh and chanan
Definition
"the LORD has been gracious," the name of a number of Isr., a lso a son of Tobiah
NASB Translation
Jehohanan (5), Johanan (28).

יְהוֺחָנָן, יוֺחָנָן proper name, masculine ᵐ5 mostly Ἰωαναν, Ἰωναν (׳י hath been gracious, compare אֶלְחָנָן חֲנַנְאֵל & references; also Phoenician יחנבעל בעליחן) — 1. a. ׳יְהוֺ a priest Nehemiah 12:13;

b. high priest Ezra 10:6 = יוֺחָנָן Nehemiah 12:22,23 apparently = יוֺנָתָן Nehemiah 12:11 (twice in verse) (ᵐ5 Ἰωναθαν).

2 ׳יְהוֺ Levite Nehemiah 12:42.

3 ׳יְהוֺ son of Tobiah Nehemiah 6:18 (ᵐ5 Manuscripts Ἰωναθαν).

4 ׳יְהוֺ porter in David's time 1 Chronicles 26:3 (ᵐ5 Ἰωνας, ᵐ5^L Ἰωναθαν).

5 ׳יְהוֺ a Judaite captain 2Chronicles 17:15 apparently also 2 Chronicles 23:1.

6 ׳יְהוֺ an Ephraimite 2 Chronicles 28:12.

7 ׳יְהוֺ an Israelite, Ezra's time Ezra 10:28.

8 ׳יוֺ (& so all following) a Jewish captain, after fall of Jerusalem 2 Kings 25:23; Jeremiah 40:8,13,15,16; Jeremiah 41:11,13,14,15,16; Jeremiah 42:1,8; Jeremiah 43:2,4,5

9 eldest son of king Josiah 1 Chronicles 3:15 ᵐ5^L Ἰωαχας (apparently = יְתוֺאָחָז 2 Kings 23:30 + ).

10 a post-exilic prince of the line of David 1 Chronicles 3:24.

11 father of Azariah, priest in Solomon's time 1 Chronicles 5:35; 1 Chronicles 5:36.

12 two of David's mighty men:

a. a Benjamite 1 Chronicles 12:5;

b. a Gadite 1 Chronicles 12:13.

13 a returning exile Ezra 8:12.

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew words יְהוֹ (YHWH, the LORD) and חָנַן (chanan, to be gracious).

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent of Jehochanan is Ἰωάννης (Ioannes), which is Strong's Greek Number 2491. This name is commonly known in the New Testament as "John," referring to several key figures, including John the Baptist and John the Apostle.

Usage: Jehochanan is a proper noun used as a masculine personal name in the Hebrew Bible. It is often rendered as "Jehohanan" or "Johanan" in English translations.

Context: Jehochanan is a name that appears several times in the Old Testament, associated with various individuals. The name reflects a common theme in Hebrew nomenclature, emphasizing the graciousness and favor of God. Notable figures named Jehochanan include:

• Jehochanan, the son of Kareah: A military leader who played a significant role during the tumultuous period following the destruction of Jerusalem by the Babylonians. He is mentioned in the context of the remnant of Judah and their interactions with Gedaliah, the appointed governor (Jeremiah 40:8, 13-16; 41:11-16; 42:1-8; 43:2-5).

• Jehochanan, the son of Elioenai: Listed in the genealogies of the descendants of David, specifically in the post-exilic period (1 Chronicles 3:24).

• Jehochanan, a priest: Mentioned among the priests who returned from the Babylonian exile with Zerubbabel (Nehemiah 12:13).

The name Jehochanan underscores the theological emphasis on divine grace and favor, a recurring theme in the Hebrew Scriptures. It is a testament to the enduring hope and faith of the Israelites in God's benevolence, even amidst adversity.

וְי֣וֹחָנָ֔ן וִֽיהוֹחָנָ֣ן וִֽיהוֹחָנָ֥ן ויהוחנן ויוחנן יְ֠הוֹחָנָן יְהֽוֹחָנָן֙ יְהוֹחָנָ֣ן יְהוֹחָנָ֥ן יְהוֹחָנָֽן׃ יֽוֹחָנָן֙ יהוחנן יהוחנן׃ יוחנן veYochaNan vihochaNan wə·yō·w·ḥā·nān wəyōwḥānān wî·hō·w·ḥā·nān wîhōwḥānān yə·hō·w·ḥā·nān yehochaNan Yehochanon yəhōwḥānān yō·w·ḥā·nān yochaNan yōwḥānānInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts