Johannine

adjective

Jo·​han·​nine jō-ˈha-ˌnīn How to pronounce Johannine (audio)
-nən
: of, relating to, or characteristic of the apostle John or the New Testament books ascribed to him

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin Johannes John

First Known Use

1861, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Johannine was in 1861

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“Johannine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Johannine. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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