This is the name of Peter: Apostle of Jesus, leader in the early church.
Definition
Βαριωνᾶς, Βαριωνᾶ, -ᾶ, ὁ (Aram. בַּר־יוֹנָה, son of Jonah),
Bar-Jonah, a surname of Peter: Matthew 16:17.
Glossary entries
Peter, the Apostle Simon Bar-Jona Cephas Simeon (Person) Simon the Zealot
Where it occurs
Occurrences
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- Matthew 16:17Βαριωνᾶ · son of JonahJesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah! For this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by My Father in heaven.