ὄντως
ontos
really
adverb of the oblique cases of ὤν; really:--certainly, clean, indeed, of a truth, verily.
Mark 11:32 · Word #13
Lexicon G3689
| Lemma | ὄντως |
| Transliteration | óntōs |
| Strong's | G3689 |
| In-context | really |
| Literal | truly |
Morphology ADV
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADV — Adverb — Modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ὄντως |
| Strong's | G3689 |
SIBI-P1 G3689-01
of the being-one
| Root | εἰμί (ὤν) (eimi (ōn)) |
| Core Meanings | to be, to exist, being, existing one, reality |
| Semantic Range | existing, being, real, genuine, true; as an adverb (ὄντως): truly, really, certainly, in reality |
| Conceptual Significance | Derived from the fundamental verb of existence, this term connects to biblical expressions of divine self-identification ("the One who is") and emphasizes authentic or actual being. It underscores the distinction between mere appearance and true reality, especially in theological affirmations of God's enduring existence. |
| Morphological Notes | Gr,V,PPA,GMS = verb, present active participle, genitive masculine singular; from εἰμί (to be). Functions adjectivally or substantivally ("of the one who is / of the being one"). The related form ὄντως is an adverb derived from the participial stem, meaning "truly" or "really." |
| Rendering Rationale | The form ὄντος is the present active participle, genitive masculine singular of εἰμί ("to be"). "Of the being-one" preserves the present, ongoing sense of existence (present active participle) and the genitive case, indicating possession, source, or description, while keeping the root idea of active existence. |
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Word Usage (10 occurrences of G3689)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark 11:32 | ὄντως | ontos | really |
| Luke 23:47 | ὄντως | ontos | Certainly |
| Luke 24:34 | ὄντως | ontos | indeed |