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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.