The meaning of “μία”
Understanding mía reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
irregular feminine of εἷς a (certain), + agree, first, one, X other. - one or first
μία
irregular feminine of εἷς a (certain), + agree, first, one, X other. - one or first
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 20:12 | “Saying, These last have wrought but one hour, and thou hast made them equal unto us, which have borne the burden and heat of the day.” Word: μία (mía) | |
| John 20:1 | “The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre.” Word: μία (mía) | |
| 2 Corinthians 11:24 | “Of the Jews five times received I forty stripes save one.” Word: μία (mía) | |
| Philippians 1:27 | “Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;” Word: μία (mía) | |
| Hebrews 10:14 | “For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified.” Word: μία (mía) |