Lexicon monon: only, alone Original Word: μόνον Strong's Exhaustive Concordance alone, but, only. Neuter of monos as adverb; merely -- alone, but, only. see GREEK monos NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originadverb from monos Definition merely NASB Translation only (53), simply (2). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Neuter form of the Greek adjective μόνος (monos), meaning "alone" or "only."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for the Greek adverb "μόνον," similar concepts of exclusivity or singularity can be found in Hebrew words such as "רַק" (raq • Strong's Hebrew 7535), which also means "only" or "alone." This Hebrew term is used in the Old Testament to convey similar ideas of limitation or exclusivity. Usage: The word "μόνον" appears in various contexts within the New Testament, often to highlight a singular focus or to restrict a statement to a particular condition or element. It is used to underscore the importance of a specific action, belief, or condition, often in contrast to other possibilities. Context: The adverb "μόνον" is frequently employed in the New Testament to convey the idea of exclusivity or limitation. It serves to focus the reader's attention on a particular aspect of a teaching or narrative, often to the exclusion of other considerations. For example, in Matthew 4:4, Jesus responds to Satan's temptation by quoting Scripture: "Man shall not live on bread alone (μόνον), but on every word that comes from the mouth of God." Here, "μόνον" emphasizes that physical sustenance is not sufficient for true life; spiritual nourishment is also essential. Forms and Transliterations μονον μόνον μονόρχις μονώτατον monon mónonLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 5:47 AdvGRK: ἀδελφοὺς ὑμῶν μόνον τί περισσὸν NAS: If you greet only your brothers, what KJV: your brethren only, what do INT: brothers of you only what extraordinary Matthew 8:8 Adv Matthew 9:21 Adv Matthew 10:42 Adv Matthew 14:36 Adv Matthew 17:8 Adv Matthew 21:19 Adv Matthew 21:21 Adv Mark 5:36 Adv Mark 6:8 Adv Mark 9:8 Adj-AMS Luke 8:50 Adv John 5:18 Adv John 11:52 Adv John 12:9 Adv John 13:9 Adv John 17:20 Adv Acts 8:16 Adv Acts 11:19 Adv Acts 18:25 Adv Acts 19:26 Adv Acts 19:27 Adv Acts 21:13 Adv Acts 26:29 Adv Acts 27:10 Adv |
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