ὀνόματι
onomati
named
from a presumed derivative of the base of γινώσκω (compare ὀνίνημι); a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character):--called, (+ sur-)name(-d).
Acts 21:10 · Word #11
Lexicon G3686
| Lemma | ὄνομα |
| Transliteration | ónoma |
| Strong's | G3686 |
| In-context | named |
| Literal | by-name |
Morphology N DAT N SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | DAT — Dative — Indirect object, means, or location |
| Gender | N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ὄνομα |
| Strong's | G3686 |
SIBI-P1 G3686-03
in the name
| Root | ὄνομα (onoma) |
| Core Meanings | name, reputation, authority, character, identity |
| Semantic Range | personal name, reputation, fame, authority, delegated power, character, legal standing, memorial |
| Conceptual Significance | In biblical thought, a "name" signifies more than a label; it embodies the person’s revealed character and authority. Acting "in the name" of God or Messiah denotes acting under their authority and in alignment with their character, making the term central to covenant identity, worship, and mission. |
| Morphological Notes | Gr,N,,,,,DNS — noun, dative case, neuter gender, singular number; from lemma ὄνομα. The dative often expresses means ("by"), sphere ("in"), or basis ("on the basis of"). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun ὄνομα fundamentally denotes a name as expressive of identity, character, or authority. The form ὀνόματι is dative singular neuter, which commonly conveys sphere, means, or basis; rendering it "in the name" preserves both the core concept of embodied identity/authority and the dative sense of operating within or by that name. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root ὄνομα (name, reputation, authority, character, identity)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G3686-01 |
onoma | the name-identity (accusative singular) |
G3686-02 |
onomata | name-designations |
G3686-04 |
onomaton | of names |
Word Usage (229 occurrences of G3686)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 1:21 | ὄνομα | onoma | name |
| Matthew 1:23 | ὄνομα | onoma | name |
| Matthew 1:25 | ὄνομα | onoma | name |