son of Jonah, the patronymic of Peter ( Matthew 16:17 ; John 1:42 ), because his father's name was Jonas. (See PETER .)
These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain, copy freely.
[N] indicates this entry was also found in Nave's Topical Bible Bibliography InformationEaston, Matthew George. "Entry for Bar-jona". "Easton's Bible Dictionary". .
[H] indicates this entry was also found in Hitchcock's Bible Names Bibliography InformationSmith, William, Dr. "Entry for 'Barjona'". "Smith's Bible Dictionary". . 1901.