Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ὄνος”
Understanding ónos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
apparently a primary word an ass. - a donkey
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ὄνος
Phoneticon'-os
Transliterationónos
Grammar Code
G:N-M/F
Greek, Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
apparently a primary word an ass. - a donkey
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
6 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 21:5 | “Tell ye the daughter of Sion, Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal of an ass.” Word: ὄνος (ónos) | |
| Luke 14:5 | “And answered them, saying, Which of you shall have an ass or an ox fallen into a pit, and will not straightway pull him out on the sabbath day?” Word: ὄνος (ónos) | |
| John 12:15 | “Fear not, daughter of Sion: behold, thy King cometh, sitting on an ass’s colt.” Word: ὄνος (ónos) |