Lexical Summary katamonas: Dwelling place, abode Original Word: καταμονάς Strong's Exhaustive Concordance alone. From kata and accusative case plural feminine of monos (with chora implied); according to sole places, i.e. (adverbially) separately -- alone. see GREEK kata see GREEK monos see GREEK chora HELPS Word-studies 2651 katamónas (an adverb, derived from 2596 /katá, "according to" and 3441 /mónos, "alone, single") – properly, strictly alone (by oneself). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originsee monos. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2651: καταμόναςκαταμόνας, and (as it is now usually written (so L T Tr WH)) separately, κατά μόνας (namely, χώρας), apart, alone: Mark 4:10; Luke 9:18. (Thucydides 1, 32, 37; Xenophon, mem. 3, 7, 4; Josephus, Antiquities 18, 3, 4; the Sept. for בָּדָד and לְבָדָד, Psalm 4:9; Jeremiah 15:17, etc.) Topical Lexicon Conceptual Overview Strong’s 2651 καταμονάς signals a setting that is private, solitary, or confined to one’s own company. Scripture repeatedly affirms that certain revelations, prayers, corrections, and fellowships are most fruitful when removed from public view, underscoring the complementarity of public and private dimensions in the life of faith. Private Encounters with God in the Old Testament • Moses remained “with the LORD forty days and forty nights” (Exodus 34:28). These scenes show that privacy often precedes clarity, preparing servants for public obedience. The Private Ministry of Jesus Christ • Solitary prayer: “He would withdraw to desolate places and pray” (Luke 5:16). Jesus models deliberate alternation between public proclamation and secluded formation. Private Discipleship in the Apostolic Church • Strategic consultation: Paul “presented to them the gospel… in private” (Galatians 2:2). The apostolic pattern illustrates that truth transmitted in intimate settings strengthens the broader body. Guarding Against Misuse Privacy may foster distortion if detached from apostolic doctrine: “No prophecy of Scripture comes from one’s own private interpretation” (2 Peter 1:20). Solitude must never eclipse submission to the whole counsel of God. Historical Witness Early Christian writers describe catechesis occurring in homes, catacombs, and rented halls, emphasizing relational mentoring over impersonal crowds. Monastic movements later sought intentional seclusion to pursue holiness, reminding the church that renewal often springs from hidden places. Practical and Pastoral Implications 1. Spiritual disciplines—prayer, meditation, fasting—thrive in undistracted settings. Related Greek Expressions of Privacy • κατ᾽ ἰδίαν (Matthew 17:19) – “apart.” Though distinct words, they share the biblical tension between solitude and solidarity. Key Theological Emphases • God speaks in quietness as well as in the congregation. Summary While καταμονάς itself is absent from the Greek New Testament, the biblical witness it reflects—private, individual engagement with God and others—is woven throughout redemptive history. Faithful believers, following Christ’s example, will balance public worship with secluded communion, ensuring that personal sanctification empowers corporate mission. Forms and Transliterations καταμόνας κατάμόνος καταμωκήσονταί καταμωκώμενοιLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance καταλύων — 2 Occ.καταλῦσαι — 5 Occ. καταλύσει — 1 Occ. καταλύσω — 1 Occ. καταλύσωσιν — 1 Occ. καταλυθῇ — 2 Occ. καταλυθήσεται — 3 Occ. κατέλυσα — 1 Occ. καταμάθετε — 1 Occ. καταμαρτυροῦσιν — 3 Occ. κατάθεμα — 1 Occ. καταθεματίζειν — 1 Occ. καταναλίσκον — 1 Occ. καταναρκήσω — 1 Occ. κατενάρκησα — 2 Occ. κατένευσαν — 1 Occ. κατανοῆσαι — 2 Occ. κατανοήσας — 1 Occ. κατανοήσατε — 3 Occ. κατανοεῖς — 2 Occ. |
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