Greek Word Study
The meaning of “μονογενής”
Understanding monogenḗs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
only (begotten, child). - only-born, i.e. sole
G3439
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
μονογενής
Phoneticmon-og-en-ace'
Transliterationmonogenḗs
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
only (begotten, child). - only-born, i.e. sole
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
9 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 8:42 | “For he had one only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she lay a dying. But as he went the people thronged him.” Word: μονογενής (monogenḗs) | |
| John 3:16 | “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” Word: μονογενής (monogenḗs) | |
| Hebrews 11:17 | “By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten son, ” Word: μονογενής (monogenḗs) | |
| 1 John 4:9 | “In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him.” Word: μονογενής (monogenḗs) |