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Barjona

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Barjona is another form of Bar-jona, meaning “son of Jonah,” a name applied to Peter.

Definition

Barjona is another form of Bar-jona and means “son of Jonah.” It is a patronymic name applied to Peter.

Biblical Usage

The name identifies Peter by his father’s name in the Gospel account.

Historical Background

Barjona is simply a variant spelling of the patronymic Bar-jona.

Historical Bible Dictionaries

Smith's Bible Dictionary
(son of Jonah). [Peter]
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