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Janna

Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:

(God-given). Ancestor of Christ (Luke 3:24²⁴Which was the son of Matthat, which was the son of Levi, which was the son of Melchi, which was the son of Janna, which was the son of Joseph, (Luke 3:24)).

Concise Bible Dictionary:

Son of Joseph in the genealogy of the Lord Jesus (Luke 3:24²⁴Which was the son of Matthat, which was the son of Levi, which was the son of Melchi, which was the son of Janna, which was the son of Joseph, (Luke 3:24)).

Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:

Number:

2388 (find all occurrences in KJV Bible)

Greek:

Ἰαννά

Transliteration:

Ianna

Phonic:

ee-an-nah’

Meaning:

probably of Hebrew origin (compare 3238); Janna, an Israelite

KJV Usage:

Janna

Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:

he oppressed (?)

Potts’ Bible Proper Names:

He afflicts; poor; answering:―father of Melchi, Luke 3:24. {Affligit}