Biblica Analytica
G3686 Greek

ὄνομα

onoma

name

Lexicon Entry

Definition
name
Transliteration
onoma
Strong's Number
G3686
Occurrences
233

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The Greek word ὄνομα (onoma) is a fundamental concept in the New Testament, appearing 233 times in the Bible. At its core, the word translates to "name." This simple definition belies its complexity and significance, as the concept of a name encompasses identity, reputation, and even power. In the Bible, the word ὄνομα is used in a variety of contexts, from the naming of individuals and places to the power of a name to evoke emotions and reactions. For example, the name of God is often associated with reverence and awe, while the name of Jesus is linked to salvation and redemption. The word is also used to describe the reputation or character of individuals, highlighting the idea that one's name reflects their actions and values. The significance of ὄνομα lies in its ability to convey a sense of identity and belonging. In ancient Greek culture, a person's name was often seen as a reflection of their family, social status, and occupation. Similarly, in the Bible, the concept of a name is closely tied to one's relationship with God and their place within the community of believers. As such, the word ὄνομα offers insights into the importance of identity, reputation, and community in the biblical worldview.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
G3686
Lemma
ὄνομα
Transliteration
onoma
Definition
name
Occurrences
233
Model
workers-ai
Prompt version
1

AI synthesis uses only the lexicon data above as context — never training knowledge.

Occurrences in Scripture

233 total occurrences across the text — showing 50

Matthew 1:21

She shall give birth to a son. You shall name him Jesus, for it is he who shall save his people from their sins.”

Matthew 1:23

“Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and shall give birth to a son. They shall call his name Immanuel;” which is, being interpreted, “God with us.”

Matthew 1:25

and didn’t know her sexually until she had given birth to her firstborn son. He named him Jesus.

Matthew 6:9

Pray like this: ‘Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy.

Matthew 7:22

Many will tell me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, didn’t we prophesy in your name, in your name cast out demons, and in your name do many mighty works?’

Matthew 7:22

Many will tell me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, didn’t we prophesy in your name, in your name cast out demons, and in your name do many mighty works?’

Matthew 7:22

Many will tell me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, didn’t we prophesy in your name, in your name cast out demons, and in your name do many mighty works?’

Matthew 10:2

Now the names of the twelve apostles are these. The first, Simon, who is called Peter; Andrew, his brother; James the son of Zebedee; John, his brother;

Matthew 10:22

You will be hated by all men for my name’s sake, but he who endures to the end will be saved.

Matthew 10:41

He who receives a prophet in the name of a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward. He who receives a righteous man in the name of a righteous man will receive a righteous man’s reward.

Matthew 10:41

He who receives a prophet in the name of a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward. He who receives a righteous man in the name of a righteous man will receive a righteous man’s reward.

Matthew 10:42

Whoever gives one of these little ones just a cup of cold water to drink in the name of a disciple, most certainly I tell you he will in no way lose his reward.”

Matthew 12:21

In his name, the nations will hope.”

Matthew 18:5

Whoever receives one such little child in my name receives me,

Matthew 18:20

For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there I am in the middle of them.”

Matthew 19:29

Everyone who has left houses, or brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name’s sake, will receive one hundred times, and will inherit eternal life.

Matthew 21:9

The multitudes who went in front of him, and those who followed, kept shouting, “Hosanna to the son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!”

Matthew 23:39

For I tell you, you will not see me from now on, until you say, ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!’ ”

Matthew 24:5

For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will lead many astray.

Matthew 24:9

Then they will deliver you up to oppression, and will kill you. You will be hated by all of the nations for my name’s sake.

Matthew 27:32

As they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name, and they compelled him to go with them, that he might carry his cross.

Matthew 28:19

Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

Mark 3:16

Simon (to whom he gave the name Peter);

Mark 3:17

James the son of Zebedee; and John, the brother of James, (whom he called Boanerges, which means, Sons of Thunder);

Mark 5:9

He asked him, “What is your name?” He said to him, “My name is Legion, for we are many.”

Mark 5:9

He asked him, “What is your name?” He said to him, “My name is Legion, for we are many.”

Mark 5:22

Behold, one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name, came; and seeing him, he fell at his feet,

Mark 6:14

King Herod heard this, for his name had become known, and he said, “John the Baptizer has risen from the dead, and therefore these powers are at work in him.”

Mark 9:37

“Whoever receives one such little child in my name, receives me, and whoever receives me, doesn’t receive me, but him who sent me.”

Mark 9:38

John said to him, “Teacher, we saw someone who doesn’t follow us casting out demons in your name; and we forbade him, because he doesn’t follow us.”

Mark 9:39

But Jesus said, “Don’t forbid him, for there is no one who will do a mighty work in my name, and be able quickly to speak evil of me.

Mark 9:41

For whoever will give you a cup of water to drink in my name, because you are Christ’s, most certainly I tell you, he will in no way lose his reward.

Mark 11:9

Those who went in front, and those who followed, cried out, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!

Mark 11:10

Blessed is the kingdom of our father David that is coming in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!”

Mark 13:6

For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he!’ and will lead many astray.

Mark 13:13

You will be hated by all men for my name’s sake, but he who endures to the end will be saved.

Mark 14:32

They came to a place which was named Gethsemane. He said to his disciples, “Sit here, while I pray.”

Mark 16:17

These signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new languages;

Luke 1:5

There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the priestly division of Abijah. He had a wife of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth.

Luke 1:5

There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the priestly division of Abijah. He had a wife of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth.

Luke 1:13

But the angel said to him, “Don’t be afraid, Zacharias, because your request has been heard. Your wife, Elizabeth, will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John.

Luke 1:26

Now in the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth,

Luke 1:27

to a virgin pledged to be married to a man whose name was Joseph, of David’s house. The virgin’s name was Mary.

Luke 1:27

to a virgin pledged to be married to a man whose name was Joseph, of David’s house. The virgin’s name was Mary.

Luke 1:31

Behold, you will conceive in your womb and give birth to a son, and shall name him ‘Jesus.’

Luke 1:49

For he who is mighty has done great things for me. Holy is his name.

Luke 1:59

On the eighth day, they came to circumcise the child; and they would have called him Zacharias, after the name of his father.

Luke 1:61

They said to her, “There is no one among your relatives who is called by this name.”

Luke 1:63

He asked for a writing tablet, and wrote, “His name is John.” They all marveled.

Luke 2:21

When eight days were fulfilled for the circumcision of the child, his name was called Jesus, which was given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.