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Jona

Smith's Bible Dictionary

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Jo'na. (a dove). (Greek form of Jonah). The father of the apostle Peter, John 1:42, who is hence, addressed as Simon Barjona, (that is, son of Jona) in Matthew 16:17.

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Smith, William, Dr. Entry for 'Jona'. Smith's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​sbd/​j/jona.html. 1901.
 
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