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John. (Jehovah's gift). The same name as Johanan, a contraction of Jehohanan.

1. One of the high priest's family, who, with Annas and Caiaphas, sat in judgment, upon the apostles, Peter and John. Acts 6:6.

2. The Hebrew name, of the evangelist, Mark. Acts 12:12; Acts 12:25; Acts 13:5; Acts 13:13; Acts 15:37.

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