3684. onikos

Lexicon

onikos: Of a donkey, pertaining to a donkey

Original Word: ὀνικός
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: onikos
Pronunciation: o-nee-kos
Phonetic Spelling: (on-ik-os')
Definition: Of a donkey, pertaining to a donkey
Meaning: pertaining to an ass.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

of or for a donkey

From onos; belonging to a ass, i.e. Large (so as to be turned by a ass) -- millstone.

see GREEK onos

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from onos
Definition
of or for a donkey
NASB Translation
heavy (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 3684: ὀνικός

ὀνικός, ὀνικη, ὀνικον (ὄνος), of or for an ass: μύλος ὀνικός i. e. turned by an ass (see μύλος, 1), Mark 9:42 L T Tr WH; Luke 17:2 Rec.; Matthew 18:6. Not found elsewhere.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from ὄνος (ónos), meaning "donkey" or "ass."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Hebrew 2543: חֲמוֹר (chamor) • Refers to a donkey or ass, often used in the Old Testament to describe the animal itself or its use in various contexts.
• Strong's Hebrew 5895: עָתוֹן (aton) • Specifically refers to a female donkey or jenny, used in various Old Testament passages.

These Hebrew terms provide the background for understanding the cultural and symbolic significance of donkeys in biblical narratives, which is carried over into the New Testament usage of ὀνικός.

Usage: The term ὀνικός is used in the context of describing something that belongs to or is characteristic of a donkey. It is an adjective that appears in the New Testament to describe items associated with donkeys.

Context: The Greek word ὀνικός (onikós) is an adjective that is used in the New Testament to describe objects or characteristics related to donkeys. In the cultural and historical context of the Bible, donkeys were common animals used for transportation and carrying loads. They were considered humble and lowly creatures, often associated with servitude and burden-bearing.

In the New Testament, the use of ὀνικός is notably found in the context of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem. In Matthew 21:5, the prophecy from Zechariah 9:9 is fulfilled: "Say to the Daughter of Zion, 'See, your King comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.'" This event is significant as it symbolizes Jesus' humility and peaceful mission, contrasting with the expectations of a conquering king arriving on a warhorse.

The use of ὀνικός in this context emphasizes the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy and highlights the nature of Jesus' kingship as one of peace and servitude rather than earthly power and dominance. The choice of a donkey, rather than a more majestic animal, underscores the theme of humility and the subversion of worldly expectations.

Forms and Transliterations

ονικος ονικός ὀνικὸς onikos onikòs

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 18:6 Adj-NMS
GRK: κρεμασθῇ μύλος ὀνικὸς περὶ τὸν
NAS: it would be better for him to have a heavy millstone
INT: should be hung a millstone heavy upon the

Mark 9:42 Adj-NMS
GRK: περίκειται μύλος ὀνικὸς περὶ τὸν
NAS: for him if, with a heavy millstone
INT: is put a millstone heavy about the

Strong's Greek 3684
2 Occurrences

ὀνικὸς — 2 Occ.