ὄνομα
onoma
Modern Summary of Abbott-Smith’s Lexicon (1922)
The word "ὄνομα" (onoma) primarily means "name," referring to the designation by which a person, thing, or entity is identified. It can also imply authority, rank, or character associated with the name, especially in contexts where actions are performed in someone's name or on their behalf. Additionally, it may represent the attributes or reputation tied to the name, such as divine qualities or personal identity.
a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
The Greek word onoma means "a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)," encompassing related ideas including called, name.
Lexical data derived from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. See full disclaimer
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