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jonas in Easton's Bible Dictionary

(1.) Greek form of Jonah (Matt. 12:39, 40, 41, etc.). (2.) The father of the apostles Peter (John 21:15-17) and Andrew; but the reading should be (also in 1:42), as in the Revised Version, "John," instead of Jonas.

jonas in Smith's Bible Dictionary

(a dove). 1. The prophet Jonah. #Mt 12:39,40,41; 16:4| 2. Father of Peter. #Joh 21:15-17| [JONA]

jonas in Schaff's Bible Dictionary

JO'NAS . 1. The Greek form of Jonah. Matt 12:39-41; Lev 16:4; Luke 11:30-32. 2. The father of Peter and Andrew, John 21:15-17; called also Jonah, John 1:42.