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Onesimus

Onesimus in the Bible — a Colossian who was Paul's faithful and beloved brother (COL 4:9). Referenced in 1 scripture passage.

Name meaning: profitable; useful

Profile

Gender
male
Scripture References
1 reference
Known Names
1 name

Names & Labels (1)

Onesimusproper name
Hebrew
אוֹנִיסִימוֹס
Transliteration
oniysiymos
Greek
Ὀνήσιμος
Reference
COL 4:9
Strong's
none

Notes

Paul sent him back to Philemon (PHM 1:10)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Onesimus in the Bible?

Onesimus is described in the Bible as a Colossian who was Paul's faithful and beloved brother (COL 4:9).

What does the name Onesimus mean?

The name Onesimus means “profitable; useful” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.

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