The meaning of “ὀνομάζω”
Understanding onomázō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
call, name. - to name, i.e. assign an appellation - by extension, to utter, mention, profess
ὀνομάζω
call, name. - to name, i.e. assign an appellation - by extension, to utter, mention, profess
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 6:14 | “Simon, (whom he also named Peter,) and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew,” Word: ὀνομάζω (onomázō) | |
| Acts 19:13 | “Then certain of the vagabond Jews, exorcists, took upon them to call over them which had evil spirits the name of the Lord Jesus, saying, We adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preacheth.” Word: ὀνομάζω (onomázō) | |
| Romans 15:20 | “Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man’s foundation:” Word: ὀνομάζω (onomázō) | |
| 1 Corinthians 5:11 | “But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat.” Word: ὀνομάζω (onomázō) | |
| Ephesians 3:15 | “Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named,” Word: ὀνομάζω (onomázō) |