Onesimus
ὈνήσιμοςStrong’s G3682Onēsimos
Appears in 4 verses of the New Testament
In short
Onēsimos is the Greek word usually translated “onesimus”. It appears in 4 verses of the New Testament.
“I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:”
Meaning
Usually translated “onesimus”. Open the dictionary entry below for the full range of meaning, with the verses it cites.
How it's translated
- onesimus 4
Word-by-word English from the STEPBible tagged text.
Where it's used most
- Colossians 2
- Philemon 2
2 books in all.
Explore in Scripture
- Philemon 1:25In contextThe grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.
- Colossians 4:9With Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They shall make known unto you all things which are done here.
- Colossians 4:18The salutation by the hand of me Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you. Amen.
Greek dictionary
Ὀνήσιμος Onēsimos · Onesimus
Ὀνήσιμος, -ου, ὁ (i.e. profitable, ὄνησις, profit), Onesimus: Col.4:9, Phm 10 (a common name among slaves; see MM, iii, xviii).† (AS)
From STEPBible’s Greek lexicon (based on Abbott-Smith).
Verses are from the King James Version. Word meanings come from the original Greek, not from any one translation.