2028. eponomazó
Strong's Lexicon
eponomazó: To name, to call by name, to give a name

Original Word: ἐπονομάζω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: eponomazó
Pronunciation: ep-on-om-ad'-zo
Phonetic Spelling: (ep-on-om-ad'-zo)
Definition: To name, to call by name, to give a name
Meaning: I name, impose a name on; pass: am named.

Word Origin: From the Greek prefix ἐπί (epi, meaning "upon" or "over") and the verb ὀνομάζω (onomazó, meaning "to name" or "to call").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often involves the root קָרָא (qara), which means "to call" or "to name." This is seen in passages where God names individuals or groups, such as in Genesis 17:5, where Abram is renamed Abraham.

Usage: The verb ἐπονομάζω is used to denote the act of naming or calling someone or something by a specific name. It implies a formal or significant designation, often reflecting identity, character, or purpose. In the New Testament, it is used to indicate the conferring of a name that carries with it a particular meaning or significance.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, names were considered to hold power and significance, often reflecting the nature or destiny of the person or object named. The act of naming was not merely a label but was thought to convey identity and authority. In the biblical context, names often had theological implications, revealing something about God's character or His relationship with His people.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from epi and onomazó
Definition
to call by name
NASB Translation
bear the name (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 2028: ἐπονομάζω

ἐπονομάζω: (present passive ἐπονομάζομαι); from Herodotus down; the Sept. for קָרָא; to put a name upon, name; passive to be named: Romans 2:17; cf. Fritzsche at the passage.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
call.

From epi and onomazo; to name further, i.e. Denominate -- call.

see GREEK epi

see GREEK onomazo

Forms and Transliterations
επονομαζη ἐπονομάζῃ επονομάζουσι επονομάζουσιν επονομάσαι επονομάσας επονομάσω επωνόμασαν επωνόμασε επωνόμασεν επωνομάσθη eponomaze eponomazē eponomázei eponomázēi
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Englishman's Concordance
Romans 2:17 V-PIM/P-2S
GRK: σὺ Ἰουδαῖος ἐπονομάζῃ καὶ ἐπαναπαύῃ
NAS: But if you bear the name Jew
KJV: Behold, thou art called a Jew, and
INT: you [by] yourself a Jew are named and rely on

Strong's Greek 2028
1 Occurrence


ἐπονομάζῃ — 1 Occ.















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