Strong's Lexicon tounoma: The name Original Word: τὸ ὄνομα Word Origin: A combination of the Greek article "το" (to) and "ὄνομα" (onoma), meaning "name." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often used in similar contexts is שֵׁם (shem), Strong's Hebrew #8034, which also means "name" and carries connotations of reputation and authority. Usage: The term "tounoma" is used in the New Testament to refer to a specific name, often with a sense of authority, identity, or reputation. It is a compound form that emphasizes the particularity of the name being referenced. In biblical contexts, it often signifies the name of Jesus or God, highlighting the power and significance associated with divine names. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, names were not merely labels but were believed to carry intrinsic power and significance. This belief is reflected in the biblical context, where the name of God or Jesus is invoked for protection, healing, and authority. The use of "tounoma" underscores the importance of the specific name being mentioned, often in a context of worship or divine action. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origincontr. for the neut. of ho, and onoma Definition by name NASB Translation named (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5122: τοὔνοματοὔνομα (by crasis for τό ὄνομα (Buttmann, 10; WHs Appendix, p. 145)), (from Homer, Iliad 3, 235 down), the name; the accusative absolute (Buttmann, § 131, 12; Winers Grammar, 230 (216) cf. ὄνομα, 1) by name: Matthew 27:57. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance named. Contraction for the neuter of ho and onoma; the name (is) -- named. see GREEK ho see GREEK onoma Forms and Transliterations τουνομα τούνομα τοὔνομα tounoma toúnomaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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