Jonas
Smith’s Bible Dictionary (1863)
(a dove).
• The prophet Jonah. (Matthew 12:39,40,41; 16:4)
• Father of Peter. (John 21:15-17) [Jona]
See also: jona
Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897)
(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.
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