Strong's Lexicon monos: Alone, only, solitary, single Original Word: μόνος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root word meaning "alone" or "only." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often used in similar contexts is יָחִיד (yachid), meaning "only" or "solitary," as seen in passages like Genesis 22:2, where Isaac is referred to as Abraham's "only" son. Usage: The Greek word "monos" is used to denote singularity or exclusivity. It often emphasizes the uniqueness or sole nature of a person, object, or concept. In the New Testament, "monos" is used to highlight the distinctiveness of God, the exclusivity of Christ as the way to salvation, or the singular focus required in discipleship. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of singularity or exclusivity was significant in various contexts, including philosophy, religion, and social structures. The use of "monos" in the New Testament reflects a counter-cultural message, emphasizing the uniqueness of the Christian faith and the singular devotion required of its followers. This was particularly poignant in a polytheistic society where multiple gods and diverse religious practices were common. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition alone NASB Translation alone (31), even (1), just (2), mere (1), merely (2), only (18), only one (1), only thing (1), private (1), themselves* (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3441: μόνοςμόνος, μόνη, μόνον, the Sept. chiefly for לְבַד (from Homer down); 1. an adjective, alone (without a companion); a. with verbs: εἶναι, ἑυρίσκεσθαι, καταλείπεσθαι, etc., Matthew 14:23; Mark 6:47; Luke 9:36; John 8:9; 1 Thessalonians 3:1; added to the pronouns ἐγώ, αὐτός, οὐ, etc.: Matthew 18:15; Mark 9:2; Luke 24:18; Romans 11:3; Romans 16:4, etc. b. it is joined with its noun to other verbs also, so that what is predicated may be declared to apply to some one person alone (cf. Winer's Grammar, 131 (124) note): Matthew 4:10; Luke 4:8; Luke 24:12 (T omits; L Tr brackets WH reject the verse); John 6:22; Hebrews 9:7; 2 Timothy 4:11; with a neg. followed by ἀλλά, Matthew 4:4. ὁ μόνος Θεός, he who alone is God: John 5:44; John 17:3; Romans 16:27; ὁ μόνος δεσπότης, Jude 1:4. οὐκ ... εἰ μή μόνος: Matthew 12:4; Matthew 17:8; Matthew 24:36; Luke 6:4; οὐδείς ... εἰ μή μόνος, Philippians 4:15. equivalent to forsaken, destitute of help, Luke 10:40; John 8:16; John 16:32, (Wis. 10:1). 2. Neuter μόνον as adverb, alone, only, merely: added to the object, Matthew 5:47; Matthew 10:42; Acts 18:25; Galatians 3:2; to the genitive Romans 3:29 (here WH marginal reading μόνων); referring to an action expressed by a verb, Matthew 9:21; Matthew 14:36; Mark 5:36; Luke 8:50; Acts 8:16; 1 Corinthians 15:19; Galatians 1:23; Galatians 2:10. μόνον μή, Galatians 5:13; οὐ (μή) μόνον, Galatians 4:18; James 1:22; James 2:24; followed by ἀλλά, Acts 19:26 (L ἀλλά καί; cf. Winers Grammar, 498 (464); Buttmann, 370 (317)); by ἀλλά πολλῷ μᾶλλον, Philippians 2:12; by ἀλλά καί, Matthew 21:21; John 5:18; John 11:52; John 12:9; John 13:9; John 17:20; Acts 19:26 (Lachmann (see as above, especially Buttmann)); Probably from meno; remaining, i.e. Sole or single; by implication, mere -- alone, only, by themselves. see GREEK meno Englishman's Concordance Matthew 4:4 Adj-DMSGRK: ἐπ' ἄρτῳ μόνῳ ζήσεται ὁ NAS: ON BREAD ALONE, BUT ON EVERY KJV: by bread alone, but by INT: by bread alone will live the Matthew 4:10 Adj-DMS Matthew 12:4 Adj-DMP Matthew 14:23 Adj-NMS Matthew 18:15 Adj-GMS Matthew 24:36 Adj-NMS Mark 4:10 Adj-AFP Mark 6:47 Adj-NMS Mark 9:2 Adj-AMP Luke 4:4 Adj-DMS Luke 4:8 Adj-DMS Luke 5:21 Adj-NMS Luke 6:4 Adj-AMP Luke 9:18 Adj-AFP Luke 9:36 Adj-NMS Luke 10:40 Adj-AFS Luke 24:12 Adj-ANP Luke 24:18 Adj-NMS John 5:44 Adj-GMS John 6:15 Adj-NMS John 6:22 Adj-NMP John 8:9 Adj-NMS John 8:16 Adj-NMS John 8:29 Adj-AMS John 12:24 Adj-NMS Strong's Greek 3441 |
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