ὄνομα
onoma
name
from a presumed derivative of the base of γινώσκω (compare ὀνίνημι); a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character):--called, (+ sur-)name(-d).
John 2:23 · Word #17
Lexicon G3686
| Lemma | ὄνομα |
| Transliteration | ónoma |
| Strong's | G3686 |
| In-context | name |
| Literal | name |
Morphology N ACC N SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ὄνομα |
| Strong's | G3686 |
SIBI-P1 G3686-01
the name-identity (accusative singular)
| Root | ὄνομα (onoma) |
| Core Meanings | name, designation, reputation, authority, character, identity |
| Semantic Range | personal name, title, reputation, authority, character, fame, the revealed identity of God, the invoked name in prayer or proclamation |
| Conceptual Significance | In biblical usage, ὄνομα signifies more than a spoken label; it represents the revealed character and authority of a person, especially of God or Messiah. To act "in the name" is to act under delegated authority, and to believe in or call upon the name is to trust in and appeal to the person’s revealed identity. |
| Morphological Notes | Noun, accusative, neuter, singular (Gr,N,,,,,ANS,). The accusative case marks it as the direct object; neuter singular indicates one specific name or identity. |
| Rendering Rationale | Ὄνομα denotes not merely a label but the identity, reputation, or authority bound up with a person. Rendering it "name-identity" preserves this fuller semantic force, and the accusative singular form reflects its role as a direct object in the clause. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root ὄνομα (name, designation, reputation, authority, character, identity)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G3686-02 |
onomata | name-designations |
G3686-03 |
onomati | in the name |
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 |