Strong's Lexicon monophthalmos: One-eyed Original Word: μονόφθαλμος Word Origin: From the Greek words μόνος (monos, meaning "single" or "alone") and ὀφθαλμός (ophthalmos, meaning "eye"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "monophthalmos," the concept of sacrificing physical attributes for spiritual gain can be related to Hebrew ideas of holiness and consecration, such as in Leviticus 19:2, where the Israelites are called to be holy. Usage: The term "monophthalmos" is used in the New Testament to describe someone who has only one eye. It is employed metaphorically to emphasize the importance of spiritual vigilance and the willingness to sacrifice physical or material aspects for the sake of spiritual well-being. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient world, physical impairments were often seen as significant disadvantages, both socially and economically. The metaphor of being "one-eyed" would have been a powerful illustration of the radical commitment required to follow Christ, as it suggests a willingness to endure personal loss for the sake of spiritual integrity. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom monos and ophthalmos Definition having one eye NASB Translation one eye (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3442: μονόφθαλμοςμονόφθαλμος, μονόφθαλμον (μόνος, ὀφθαλμός) (Vulg.luscus, Mark 9:47), deprived of one eye, having one eye: Matthew 18:9; Mark 9:47. (Herodotus, Apollod., Strabo, (Diogenes Laërtius, others; (Lob. ad Phryn., p. 136; Bekker Anecd. 1:280; Rutherford, New Phryn., p. 209; Winer's Grammar, 24).) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance with one eye. From monos and ophthalmos; one-eyed -- with one eye. see GREEK monos see GREEK ophthalmos Forms and Transliterations μονοφθαλμον μονόφθαλμον monophthalmon monóphthalmonLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 18:9 Adj-AMSGRK: σοί ἐστιν μονόφθαλμον εἰς τὴν NAS: life with one eye, than KJV: life with one eye, rather than INT: for you it is one-eyed into the Mark 9:47 Adj-AMS |
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