Strong's Lexicon moné: Dwelling, abode, mansion Original Word: μονή Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb μένω (menō), meaning "to remain" or "to abide." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "moné," the concept of dwelling or abiding can be related to Hebrew words such as מָעוֹן (ma'on, Strong's H4583) meaning "dwelling place" or "habitation." Usage: The term "moné" is used in the New Testament to denote a place of dwelling or an abode. It conveys the idea of a permanent residence or a place where one remains. In the context of the New Testament, it often refers to the spiritual dwelling places prepared by God for believers. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of a "dwelling" or "abode" was significant, as it represented stability, security, and belonging. The use of "moné" in the New Testament reflects these cultural values, emphasizing the eternal and secure dwelling that believers have in Christ. The idea of a permanent abode would have resonated with early Christians who often faced persecution and instability. HELPS Word-studies 3438 monḗ (from 3306 /ménō, "to remain, abide") – an abiding dwelling-place (i.e. not transitory). 3438 /monḗ ("an individual dwelling") is only used twice in the NT (both times by Christ). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom menó Definition an abiding, an abode NASB Translation abode (1), dwelling places (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3438: μόνημόνη, μόνης, ἡ (μένω) (from Herodotus down), a staying, abiding, dwelling, abode: John 14:2; μόνην ποιεῖν (L T Tr WH ποιεῖσθαι, as in Thucydides 1, 131; Josephus, Antiquities 8, 13, 7; 13, 2, 1), to make an (one's) abode, παρά τίνι metaphorically, of God and Christ by their power and spirit exerting a most blessed influence on the souls of believers, John 14:23; see ποιῶ, 1 c. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance abode, mansion. From meno; a staying, i.e. Residence (the act or the place) -- abode, mansion. see GREEK meno Forms and Transliterations μοναι μοναί μοναὶ μονην μονήν μονὴν μονίμων μονιός monai monaì monen monēn monḕnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance John 14:2 Adj-NFPGRK: πατρός μου μοναὶ πολλαί εἰσιν NAS: are many dwelling places; if KJV: many mansions: if [it were] not INT: father of me rooms many there are John 14:23 N-AFS Strong's Greek 3438 |
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