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Ὀνήσιμος

OnēsimosOnesimusHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentName of a man2 occurrences2 books2 verses
This is the name of Onesimus: Runaway slave, convert of Paul.

Definition

Ὀνήσιμος, -ου, ὁ

(i.e. profitable, ὄνησις, profit),

Onesimus: Colossians 4:9, Phm 10 (a common name among slaves; see MM, iii, xviii).

Glossary entries

Onesimus

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

2 total
  1. Colossians 4:9Ὀνησίμῳ · Onesimus
    With him I am sending Onesimus, our faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will tell you about everything here.
  2. Philemon 1:10Ὀνήσιμον · Onesimus
    I appeal to you for my child Onesimus, whose father I became while I was in chains.