Greek word · Strong's G3686

ὄνομα

ónoma · noun · “name”

In a sentence

Onoma means name — and in Scripture a name often reveals character, authority, and identity. To act «in the name of Jesus» is to act under his authority.

Onoma is far more than a label in biblical thought. A name carries identity and authority. Acts says «there is no other onoma under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.»

Believers are baptized «in the name» of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. They pray «in Jesus' name» — appealing to his authority and identity. The Bible takes names seriously.

Strong's reference

Definition: a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)

KJV usage: called, (+ sur-)name(-d)

Reference gloss from Strong's Concordance (1890, public domain).

Key verses BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

Acts 4:12 “Salvation exists in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.”” Philippians 2:9 “Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names,”

Original BibleDawn word study. Original-language data and the public-domain Strong's (1890) gloss are referenced; see sources.