Strong's Lexicon onar: Dream Original Word: ὄναρ Word Origin: Of uncertain derivation Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with dreams is חֲלוֹם (chalom), Strong's Hebrew 2472, which also refers to dreams, particularly those with divine significance, as seen in the stories of Joseph and Daniel. Usage: The Greek word "ὄναρ" (onar) refers specifically to a dream, typically one that is experienced during sleep. In the New Testament, it is used to describe dreams that convey divine messages or guidance. The term is distinct from "ὅραμα" (horama), which can refer to visions that occur while awake. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient world, dreams were often considered significant and were believed to be a means through which the divine communicated with humans. This belief was prevalent in both Jewish and Greco-Roman cultures. Dreams were sometimes seen as omens or messages that required interpretation. In the biblical context, dreams were often used by God to reveal His will or to provide guidance, as seen in the stories of Joseph in the Old Testament and Joseph, the husband of Mary, in the New Testament. HELPS Word-studies 3677 ónar – a dream, experienced while sleeping. 3677 /ónar ("a dream") refers strictly to a sleep-dream. It is used six times in the NT (all in Matthew). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition a dream, in a dream NASB Translation dream (6). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3677: ὄναρὄναρ, τό (an indeclinable noun, used only in the nominative and accusative singular; the other cases are taken from ὄνειρος) (from Homer down); a dream: κατ' ὄναρ, in a dream, Matthew 1:20; Matthew 2:12f, 19, 22; Matthew 27:19 — a later Greek phrase, for which Attic writings used ὄναρ without κατά (which see II. 2); see Lob. ad Phryn., p. 422ff; (Photius, Lex., p. 143, 25f). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance dream. Of uncertain derivation; a dream -- dream. Forms and Transliterations οναρ όναρ ὄναρ onar ónarLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 1:20 NGRK: Κυρίου κατ' ὄναρ ἐφάνη αὐτῷ NAS: appeared to him in a dream, saying, KJV: unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, INT: of [the] Lord in a dream appeared to him Matthew 2:12 N Matthew 2:13 N Matthew 2:19 N Matthew 2:22 N Matthew 27:19 N |
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