3678. onarion
Strong's Lexicon
onarion: young donkey, colt

Original Word: ὀνάριον
Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter
Transliteration: onarion
Pronunciation: o-NAH-ree-on
Phonetic Spelling: (on-ar'-ee-on)
Definition: young donkey, colt
Meaning: a young ass.

Word Origin: Diminutive form of ὄνος (onos), meaning "donkey" or "ass."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Hebrew 5895 (עַיִר, ayir): Refers to a young donkey or colt, used in similar contexts in the Old Testament.

Usage: The term "onarion" refers to a young donkey or colt. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the animal that Jesus rode into Jerusalem during His triumphal entry, fulfilling the prophecy of Zechariah 9:9. This event is significant in the Christian tradition as it marks the beginning of Holy Week, leading up to Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, donkeys were common beasts of burden and symbols of service, peace, and humility. Unlike horses, which were associated with war and power, donkeys were seen as humble and lowly animals. The use of a young donkey by Jesus during His entry into Jerusalem was a deliberate act to convey His role as the peaceful Messiah, contrasting with the expectations of a militant deliverer.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
dim. of onos
Definition
a little donkey
NASB Translation
young donkey (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 3678: ὀνάριον

ὀνάριον, ὀναριου, τό (diminutive of ὄνος; cf. (Winer's Grammar, 24 and) γιναικαριον), a little ass: John 12:14. (Machon quoted in Athen. 13, p. 582 c.; (Epictetus diss. 2, 24, 18).)

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
young donkey

Neuter of a presumed derivative of onos; a little ass -- young ass.

see GREEK onos

Forms and Transliterations
οναριον ονάριον ὀνάριον onarion onárion
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Englishman's Concordance
John 12:14 N-ANS
GRK: ὁ Ἰησοῦς ὀνάριον ἐκάθισεν ἐπ'
NAS: finding a young donkey, sat
KJV: when he had found a young ass, sat
INT: Jesus a young donkey sat upon

Strong's Greek 3678
1 Occurrence


ὀνάριον — 1 Occ.

















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