jona Summary and Overview
Bible Dictionaries at a Glance
jona in Smith's Bible Dictionary
(a dove) (Greek form of Jonah), the father of the apostle Peter, #Joh 1:42| who is hence addressed as Simon Barjona (i.e. son of Jona) in #Mt 16:17|
jona in Schaff's Bible Dictionary
JO'NA (whom Jehovah bestows), the father of Peter. John 1:42. See Jonas, 2.
jona in Fausset's Bible Dictionary
Father of Simon Peter (John 1:42). Hebrew, Johanan.