3684. onikos
Berean Strong's 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.

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

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Hebrew term is חֲמוֹר (chamor), Strong's Hebrew #2543, which also means "donkey" or "ass."

Usage: The term "onikós" is used to describe something that is related to or characteristic of a donkey. In the context of the New Testament, it is often used to describe the colt or young donkey that Jesus rode into Jerusalem, fulfilling the prophecy of the Messiah's humble arrival.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, donkeys were common beasts of burden, valued for their strength and endurance. They were often associated with humility and service, in contrast to horses, which were symbols of war and power. The use of a donkey in biblical narratives often underscores themes of humility and peace. In the context of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, riding a donkey signified His role as the Prince of Peace, fulfilling the prophecy in Zechariah 9:9.

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.

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

Forms and Transliterations
ονικος ονικός ὀνικὸς onikos onikòs
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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.

















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