Greek Word Study
The meaning of “μονή”
Understanding monḗ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
abode, mansion. - a staying, i.e. residence (the act or the place)
G3438
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
μονή
Phoneticmon-ay'
Transliterationmonḗ
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
abode, mansion. - a staying, i.e. residence (the act or the place)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| John 14:2 | “In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.” Word: μονή (monḗ) | |
| John 14:23 | “Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.” Word: μονή (monḗ) |