◄ 3440. monon ►
Lexicon monon: only, alone Original Word: μόνον Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: monon Pronunciation: MOH-non Phonetic Spelling: (mon'-on) Definition: only, alone Meaning: alone, but, only. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance alone, but, only. Neuter of monos as adverb; merely -- alone, but, only. see GREEK monos NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin adverb 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. In the epistles, "μόνον" is used to stress the importance of faith and love as central tenets of Christian life. For instance, in Galatians 5:13, Paul writes, "For you, brothers, were called to freedom; but do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh. Rather, serve one another in love." The use of "μόνον" in this context underscores the singular importance of love as the guiding principle for Christian freedom. The word also appears in contexts where it limits the scope of a command or instruction. In Philippians 1:27, Paul exhorts the believers, "Conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only (μόνον) hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit." Here, "μόνον" serves to focus the reader's attention on the consistency of their conduct, regardless of Paul's presence. Forms and Transliterations μονον μόνον μονόρχις μονώτατον monon mónon Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Matthew 5:47 Adv GRK: 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 GRK: εἰσέλθῃς ἀλλὰ μόνον εἰπὲ λόγῳ KJV: speak the word only, and my INT: you should come but only speak the word Matthew 9:21 Adv GRK: ἑαυτῇ Ἐὰν μόνον ἅψωμαι τοῦ NAS: If I only touch KJV: If I may but touch his INT: herself If only I shall touch the Matthew 10:42 Adv GRK: ποτήριον ψυχροῦ μόνον εἰς ὄνομα KJV: a cup of cold [water] only in the name INT: a cup of cold [water] only in [the] name Matthew 14:36 Adv GRK: αὐτὸν ἵνα μόνον ἅψωνται τοῦ KJV: that they might only touch the hem INT: him that only they might touch the Matthew 17:8 Adv GRK: αὐτὸν Ἰησοῦν μόνον INT: himself Jesus alone Matthew 21:19 Adv GRK: μὴ φύλλα μόνον καὶ λέγει NAS: leaves only; and He said KJV: but leaves only, and said INT: not leaves only And he says Matthew 21:21 Adv GRK: διακριθῆτε οὐ μόνον τὸ τῆς NAS: and do not doubt, you will not only do KJV: do this [which is done] to the fig tree, INT: do doubt not only the [miracle] of the Mark 5:36 Adv GRK: Μὴ φοβοῦ μόνον πίστευε NAS: Do not be afraid [any] [longer], only believe. KJV: not afraid, only believe. INT: Not fear only believe Mark 6:8 Adv GRK: μὴ ῥάβδον μόνον μὴ ἄρτον KJV: save a staff only; no scrip, INT: not a staff only no bread Mark 9:8 Adj-AMS GRK: τὸν Ἰησοῦν μόνον INT: Jesus alone Luke 8:50 Adv GRK: Μὴ φοβοῦ μόνον πίστευσον καὶ NAS: him, Do not be afraid [any longer]; only believe, KJV: believe only, and INT: not Fear only believe and John 5:18 Adv GRK: ὅτι οὐ μόνον ἔλυεν τὸ NAS: Him, because He not only was breaking KJV: he not only had broken the sabbath, INT: because not only did he break the John 11:52 Adv GRK: τοῦ ἔθνους μόνον ἀλλ' ἵνα NAS: and not for the nation only, but in order KJV: for that nation only, but that INT: the nation only but that John 12:9 Adv GRK: τὸν Ἰησοῦν μόνον ἀλλ' ἵνα NAS: sake only, but that they might also KJV: for Jesus' sake only, but that INT: Jesus only but that John 13:9 Adv GRK: πόδας μου μόνον ἀλλὰ καὶ NAS: to Him, Lord, [then wash] not only my feet, KJV: my feet only, but also INT: feet of me only but also John 17:20 Adv GRK: δὲ ἐρωτῶ μόνον ἀλλὰ καὶ KJV: for these alone, but for INT: however make I request only but also Acts 8:16 Adv GRK: αὐτῶν ἐπιπεπτωκός μόνον δὲ βεβαπτισμένοι NAS: upon any of them; they had simply been KJV: none of them: only they were baptized INT: of them fallen only however baptized Acts 11:19 Adv GRK: εἰ μὴ μόνον Ἰουδαίοις KJV: but unto the Jews only. INT: if not only to Jews Acts 18:25 Adv GRK: Ἰησοῦ ἐπιστάμενος μόνον τὸ βάπτισμα NAS: being acquainted only with the baptism KJV: knowing only the baptism INT: Jesus knowing only the baptism Acts 19:26 Adv GRK: ὅτι οὐ μόνον Ἐφέσου ἀλλὰ NAS: and hear that not only in Ephesus, KJV: that not alone at Ephesus, but INT: that not only of Ephesus but Acts 19:27 Adv GRK: οὐ μόνον δὲ τοῦτο NAS: Not only is there danger that this KJV: So that not only this our INT: Not only but this Acts 21:13 Adv GRK: γὰρ οὐ μόνον δεθῆναι ἀλλὰ NAS: ready not only to be bound, KJV: not to be bound only, but also INT: indeed not only to be bound but Acts 26:29 Adv GRK: μεγάλῳ οὐ μόνον σὲ ἀλλὰ NAS: long time, not only you, but also KJV: to God, that not only thou, but INT: much not only you but Acts 27:10 Adv GRK: ζημίας οὐ μόνον τοῦ φορτίου NAS: loss, not only of the cargo KJV: damage, not only of the lading and INT: loss not only of the cargo Strong's Greek 3440 67 Occurrences μόνον — 67 Occ.