Mark 9:42

The adjective ὀν-ῐκός, -ή, -όν (derived from ὄνυξ, "onyx") typically means "made of onyx" or "pertaining to onyx." However, in certain contexts, it can also mean "of or for an ass" or "related to an ass." For example, μύλος ὀ. refers to a mill for an ass, where an ass may turn the millstone, and ὀ. κτήνη refers to livestock of or for asses. The suffix -ῐκός denotes a relationship, purpose, or function, and here it implies something associated with or intended for use by an ass.