The meaning of “ἐμοῦ”
Understanding emoû reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
a prolonged form of μόχθος me, mine, my. - of me
ἐμοῦ
a prolonged form of μόχθος me, mine, my. - of me
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 16:25 | “For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.” Word: ἐμοῦ (emoû) | |
| Luke 15:31 | “And he said unto him, Son, thou art ever with me, and all that I have is thine.” Word: ἐμοῦ (emoû) | |
| Acts 22:18 | “And saw him saying unto me, Make haste, and get thee quickly out of Jerusalem: for they will not receive thy testimony concerning me.” Word: ἐμοῦ (emoû) | |
| 2 Corinthians 7:7 | “And not by his coming only, but by the consolation wherewith he was comforted in you, when he told us your earnest desire, your mourning, your fervent mind toward me; so that I rejoiced the more.” Word: ἐμοῦ (emoû) | |
| Ephesians 6:19 | “And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,” Word: ἐμοῦ (emoû) |