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Who was Joanna?

Supporter of Jesus

The story of Joanna

Joanna was a woman mentioned in the New Testament of the Bible. She was one of the women who supported Jesus and his disciples with their financial resources. She was present at Jesus' crucifixion and was one of the first to see him after his resurrection. According to the Gospel of Luke, Joanna was the wife of Chuza, the steward of King Herod Antipas. She was one of the many women who witnessed the resurrection of Jesus and spread the word of the gospel. Joanna is a symbol of the powerful impact that women can have in spreading the message of the gospel.

Name meaning

The name "Joanna" is of Hebrew origin, derived from the name "Yochanan," which means "God is gracious" or "Jehovah has been gracious." Joanna is a feminine form of the name John and has been popular in various cultures and languages, including in English, Spanish, and Polish. The name is also associated with a number of historical and religious figures, most notably Joanna, one of the women mentioned in the New Testament who was a follower of Jesus.

Name origin

Hebrew

First mention

Luke 3:27

Appearances in the Bible

3 mentions

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