Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)
(flourishing), son of Joseph, and father of Melchi, in the genealogy of Christ. (Luke 3:24) In the Revised Version written JANNAI.
Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible (1898)
JAN'NA (whom Jehovah bestows), one of our Lord's ancestors. Luke 3:24.
Hitchcock's Bible Names (1869)
Jannes, who speaks or answers; afflicted; poor
Schaff's Bible Dictionary
JAN'NA (whom Jehovah bestows), one of our Lord's ancestors. Luke 3:24. JAN'NES and JAM'BRES, two famous magicians of Egypt, who are supposed to have used their art to deceive Pharaoh. 2 Tim 3:8; Ex 7:9-13.
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