ὀνόματα

onomata

names

from a presumed derivative of the base of γινώσκω (compare ὀνίνημι); a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character):--called, (+ sur-)name(-d).

G3686

Mark 3:17 · Word #15

Lexicon G3686

Lemmaὄνομα
Transliterationónoma
Strong'sG3686
In-contextnames
Literalnames

Morphology N ACC N PL 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 PL — Plural — More than one

Lexical Info

Lemmaὄνομα
Strong'sG3686

SIBI-P1 G3686-02

name-designations

Rootὄνομα (onoma)
Core Meaningsname, designation, reputation, authority, character
Semantic Rangepersonal name, title, reputation, authority, renown, character, memorial, invoked identity
Conceptual SignificanceIn biblical usage, ὄνομα often signifies more than a label; it represents the character, authority, and revealed identity of a person—especially of God. To act "in the name" is to act under authority, and a "name" written or remembered conveys covenantal belonging and enduring identity.
Morphological NotesNoun, neuter, nominative plural or accusative plural (Gr,N,,,,,NNP/ANP). The neuter plural form ὀνόματα functions either as subject or direct object depending on context.
Rendering RationaleThe rendering "name-designations" preserves the core idea of ὄνομα as that by which a person or thing is identified, characterized, or invested with reputation or authority. The form is neuter plural (nominative or accusative), reflected in the English plural construction without added gender marking, consistent with the Greek morphology.

AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)

Words from Root ὄνομα (name, designation, reputation, authority, character)

SILEX Code Transliteration SIBI-P1
G3686-01 onoma the name-identity (accusative singular)
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