Definition: Johnetta means "thrice blessed." It's a Jewish prayer text, often used to pray for blessings. Its basic structure can be broken down into:
1.
Blessing
- This involves asking God to bless someone.
2.
Suffering
- Praying for something that will bring suffering in return.
3.
Thrice blessed
- Expressing a great deal of gratitude and/or offering special blessings.
The specific details often vary depending on the context and location, but "thrice blessed" typically means that a person has been blessed twice or thrice, much like twice as good or thrice as much.
In Jewish prayer practices, this is usually done for God's forgiveness, peace, protection, etc.