Greek Word Study
The meaning of “μονόφθαλμος”
Understanding monóphthalmos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
with one eye. - one-eyed
G3442
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
μονόφθαλμος
Phoneticmon-of'-thal-mos
Transliterationmonóphthalmos
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
with one eye. - one-eyed
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 18:9 | “And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life with one eye, rather than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire.” Word: μονόφθαλμος (monóphthalmos) | |
| Mark 9:47 | “And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out: it is better for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire:” Word: μονόφθαλμος (monóphthalmos) |