Strong's Lexicon Onésimos: Onesimus Original Word: Ὀνήσιμος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word ὀνίνημι (oninēmi), meaning "to profit" or "to benefit." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for the name Onesimus, as it is a Greek name. However, the concept of being "useful" or "profitable" can be related to Hebrew words like יָעַל (ya'al), meaning "to profit" or "to be of use." Usage: Onesimus is a personal name meaning "useful" or "profitable." In the New Testament, Onesimus is a slave who becomes a Christian and is the subject of the Apostle Paul's letter to Philemon. The name reflects a transformation from being unprofitable to becoming useful in the service of Christ. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, slavery was a common institution, and slaves were considered property of their masters. Onesimus was a slave belonging to Philemon, a Christian leader in Colossae. After fleeing from Philemon, Onesimus encountered Paul, who was imprisoned at the time. Through Paul's ministry, Onesimus converted to Christianity. The letter to Philemon is a personal appeal from Paul to Philemon, urging him to receive Onesimus not as a slave but as a beloved brother in Christ. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom onésis (use, profit, advantage) Definition "useful," Onesimus, a Christian NASB Translation Onesimus (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3682: ὈνήσιμοςὈνήσιμος, Ὀνησίμου, ὁ (i. e. profitable, helpful; from ὄνησις profit), Onesimus, a Christian, the slave of Philemon: Philemon 1:10; Colossians 4:9. (Cf. Lightfoots Commentary, introduction, Hackett in B. D.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Onesimus. From oninemi; profitable; Onesimus, a Christian -- Onesimus. see GREEK oninemi Forms and Transliterations Ονησιμον Ὀνήσιμον Ονησιμω Ὀνησίμῳ όνησιν σὺν Onesimo Onēsimō Onesímoi Onēsímōi Onesimon Onēsimon Onḗsimon sunLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Colossians 4:9 N-DMSGRK: σὺν Ὀνησίμῳ τῷ πιστῷ NAS: and with him Onesimus, [our] faithful KJV: With Onesimus, a faithful and INT: with Onesimus the faithful Philemon 1:10 N-AMS Strong's Greek 3682 |
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