The meaning of “μόνος”
Understanding mónos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably from μένω alone, only, by themselves. - remaining, i.e. sole or single - by implication, mere
μόνος
probably from μένω alone, only, by themselves. - remaining, i.e. sole or single - by implication, mere
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 14:23 | “And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone.” Word: μόνος (mónos) | |
| John 8:16 | “And yet if I judge, my judgment is true: for I am not alone, but I and the Father that sent me.” Word: μόνος (mónos) | |
| Galatians 6:4 | “But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.” Word: μόνος (mónos) | |
| 1 Thessalonians 3:1 | “Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone;” Word: μόνος (mónos) | |
| Hebrews 9:7 | “But into the second went the high priest alone once every year, not without blood, which he offered for himself, and for the errors of the people:” Word: μόνος (mónos) |