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Strong's G3687 ὀνομάζω (onomazo)

Onomazo means “name” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H3687 — keciluth (“foolish”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G3687
Language Greek
Linked Usages 33
Books 22

Strong's G3687 Quick Answer

Strong's G3687 ὀνομάζω (onomazo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. onomazo (on-om-ad'-zo) v. 1. to name, i.e. assign an appellation 2. (by extension) to utter, mention, profess It has 33 linked Bible usages across 22 books. Visible English usage signals include name and called. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
onomazo (on-om-ad'-zo) v. 1. to name, i.e. assign an appellation 2. (by extension) to utter, mention, profess
Usage
33 linked usages
Books
22 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
name and called

Meaning and Definition

onomazo (on-om-ad'-zo) v. 1. to name, i.e. assign an appellation 2. (by extension) to utter, mention, profess [from G3686] KJV: call, name Root(s): G3686

Original Word
ὀνομάζω
Transliteration
onomazo
Derivation
Root: ὄνομα R1: 3686
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G3687. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to name

Usage: ὀνομάζω (ὄνομα), [in LXX for זָכַר, נָקַב, קָרָא ;] __1. to name, mention, or address by name: Act.19:13; pass., Rom.15:20, Eph.1:21 5:3; of the use of the Divine name in praise and worship, 2Ti.2:19 (LXX, Num.16:26; cf. Isa.52:11, Amo.6:10). __2. to name, call, give a name to: Mrk.3:14 (T, R, txt. om.), Luk.6:13-14; pass., 1Co.5:11; before ἐξ (cl.), Eph.3:15 (cf. ἐπ-ονομάζω).† (AS)

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How Strong's G3687 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render onomazo, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

name Acts 19:13 called Luke 6:13

How Strong's G3687 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, New Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 14 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G3687 (ὀνομάζω) appears 24 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G3687 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G3687 in the New Testament

10 indexed usages in New Testament.

Luke 6:13 KJV

And when it was day, he called unto him his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom also he named apostles;

Luke 6:14 KJV

Simon, (whom he also named Peter,) and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew,

Acts 19:13 KJV

Then certain of the vagabond Jews, exorcists, took upon them to call over them which had evil spirits the name of the LORD Jesus, saying, We adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preacheth.

Strong's G3687 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

14 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Leviticus 24:16 Septuagint / Brenton

And he that names the name of the Lord, let him die the death: let all the congregation of Israel stone him with stones; whether he be a stranger or a native, let him die for naming the name of the Lord.

Deuteronomy 2:20 Septuagint / Brenton

It shall be accounted a land of Rephaim, for the Rephaim dwelt there before, and the Ammonites call them Zamzummim.

Joshua 23:7 Septuagint / Brenton

that ye go not in among these nations that are left; and the names of their gods shall not be named among you, neither shall ye serve them, neither shall ye bow down to them.

Strong's G3687 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

9 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

1 Esdras 4:63 Septuagint / Brenton

to go up, and to build Jerusalem, and the temple which is called by his name: and they feasted with instruments of music and gladness seven days.

Tobit 3:8 Septuagint / Brenton

because that she had been married to seven husbands, whom Asmodeus the evil spirit had killed, before they had lain with her. Dost thou not know, said they, that thou hast strangled thy husbands? thou hast had already seven husbands, neither wast thou named after any of them.

1 Maccabees 3:9 Septuagint / Brenton

so that he was renowned unto the utmost part of the earth, and he received unto him such as were ready to perish.

Usage Excerpts

First 33 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G3687.

Leviticus 24:16 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And he that names the name of the Lord, let him die the death: let all the congregation of Israel stone him with stones; whether he be a stranger or a native, let him die for naming the name of the Lord.
Deuteronomy 2:20 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
It shall be accounted a land of Rephaim, for the Rephaim dwelt there before, and the Ammonites call them Zamzummim.
Joshua 23:7 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
that ye go not in among these nations that are left; and the names of their gods shall not be named among you, neither shall ye serve them, neither shall ye bow down to them.
1 Chronicles 12:32 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And of the half-tribe of Manasseh, eighteen thousand, even those who were named by name, to make David king.
2 Chronicles 31:19 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
As for the sons of Aaron that executed the priests’ office—even those from their cities, the men in each several city who were named expressly—were appointed to give a portion to every male among the priests, and to everyone reckoned among the Levites.
Esther 9:4 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
For the order of the king was in force, that he should be celebrated in all the kingdom.
Isaiah 19:17 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the land of the Jews shall be for a terror to the Egyptians: whosoever shall name it to them, they shall fear, because of the counsel which the Lord of hosts has purposed concerning it.
Isaiah 26:13 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
O Lord our God, take possession of us: O Lord, we know not any other beside thee: we name thy name.
Isaiah 62:2 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the Gentiles shall see thy righteousness, and kings thy glory: and one shall call thee by a new name, which the Lord shall name.
Jeremiah 3:16 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And it shall come to pass that when ye are multiplied and increased upon the land, saith the Lord, in those days they shall say no more, The ark of the covenant of the Holy One of Israel: it shall not come to mind; it shall not be named; neither shall it be visited; nor shall this be done anymore.
Jeremiah 20:9 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Then I said, I will by no means name the name of the Lord, and I will no more at all speak in his name. But it was as burning fire flaming in my bones, and I am utterly weakened on all sides, and cannot bear up.
Jeremiah 23:36 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And do ye name no more the burden of the Lord; for his own word shall be a man’s burden.
Jeremiah 32:29 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
For I am beginning to afflict the city whereon my name is called, and ye shall by no means be held guiltless: for I am calling a sword upon all that dwell upon the earth.
Amos 6:10 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
But a remnant shall be left behind, and their relations shall take them, and shall strenuously endeavor to carry forth their bones from the house: and one shall say to the heads of the house, Is there yet anyone else with thee? And he shall say, No one else. And the other shall say, Be silent, that thou name not the name of the Lord.
Luke 6:13 New Testament, KJV
And when it was day, he called unto him his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom also he named apostles;
Luke 6:14 New Testament, KJV
Simon, (whom he also named Peter,) and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew,
Acts 19:13 New Testament, KJV
Then certain of the vagabond Jews, exorcists, took upon them to call over them which had evil spirits the name of the LORD Jesus, saying, We adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preacheth.
Romans 15:20 New Testament, KJV
Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man's foundation:
1 Corinthians 5:1 New Testament, KJV
It is reported commonly that there is fornication among you, and such fornication as is not so much as named among the Gentiles, that one should have his father's wife.
1 Corinthians 5:11 New Testament, KJV
But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolator, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat.
Ephesians 1:21 New Testament, KJV
Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:
Ephesians 3:15 New Testament, KJV
Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named,
Ephesians 5:3 New Testament, KJV
But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints;
2 Timothy 2:19 New Testament, KJV
Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
1 Esdras 4:63 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
to go up, and to build Jerusalem, and the temple which is called by his name: and they feasted with instruments of music and gladness seven days.
Tobit 3:8 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
because that she had been married to seven husbands, whom Asmodeus the evil spirit had killed, before they had lain with her. Dost thou not know, said they, that thou hast strangled thy husbands? thou hast had already seven husbands, neither wast thou named after any of them.
1 Maccabees 3:9 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
so that he was renowned unto the utmost part of the earth, and he received unto him such as were ready to perish.
1 Maccabees 14:10 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
He provided victuals for the cities, and set in them all manner of munition, so that his honorable name was renowned unto the end of the world.
3 Maccabees 7:17 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Having arrived at Ptolemais, called from the specialty of that district Rose-bearing, where the fleet, in accordance with the general wish, waited for them seven days,
Wisdom of Solomon 2:13 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
He professeth to have the knowledge of God: And he calleth himself the child of the Lord.
Wisdom of Solomon 14:8 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
But that which is made with hands is cursed, as well it, as he that made it: He, because he made it: and it, because, being corruptible, it was called God.
Wisdom of Sirach 23:10 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
For as a servant that is continually beaten shall not be without a blue mark: So he that sweareth and nameth God continually shall not be faultless.
Baruch 4:30 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Take a good heart, O Jerusalem: for he that gave thee that name will comfort thee.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G3687, grouped by book.

Leviticus 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Deuteronomy 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Joshua 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 Chronicles 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
2 Chronicles 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Esther 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Isaiah 3 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Jeremiah 4 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Amos 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Luke 2 usages, New Testament
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
Romans 1 usage, New Testament
1 Corinthians 2 usages, New Testament
Ephesians 3 usages, New Testament
2 Timothy 1 usage, New Testament
1 Esdras 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Tobit 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
1 Maccabees 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
3 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Solomon 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Baruch 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G3687 FAQ

What does onomazo (ὀνομάζω) mean?

Onomazo (Strong's G3687) is a Greek word most simply glossed "name". onomazo (on-om-ad'-zo) v. 1. to name, i.e. assign an appellation 2. (by extension) to utter, mention, profess

How many times is onomazo (ὀνομάζω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 33 linked usages for Strong's G3687 across 22 books.

Where can I study onomazo (ὀνομάζω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G3687 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate onomazo (ὀνομάζω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as name and called. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G3687 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 14 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 9 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G3687, with linked reader references where each row is available.