Lexical Summary mou: my, mine Original Word: μου Strong's Exhaustive Concordance I, me, mine own, my. The simpler form of emou; of me -- I, me, mine (own), my. see GREEK emou NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina simpler form of emou, see egó. Topical Lexicon OverviewStrong’s Greek 3450, μου, is the possessive pronoun “my; of me,” permeating the Greek New Testament in more than five hundred places. Though brief, it is pivotal for conveying personal relationship, ownership, and covenant. Its presence is most keenly felt on the lips of the Lord Jesus Christ and in the worship, testimony, and ethical instruction of His disciples. Personal Relationship with God The word μου unveils the nearness between the believer and the Lord. Mary’s Magnificat exclaims, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior” (Luke 1:46-47). Paul echoes the same intimacy: “God, whom I serve with my spirit in preaching the gospel of His Son, is my witness” (Romans 1:9). Such language normalizes a personal, affectionate bond that is neither distant nor merely corporate. Divine Sonship and Authority of Christ Jesus frequently joins μου with “Father,” asserting His unique sonship and mission: “My Father is always at His work to this very day, and I too am working” (John 5:17). At His baptism the heavenly voice affirms, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased” (Matthew 3:17). These instances establish His divine authority and set the pattern for believers, who are taught to rest in the Father’s care as their own (John 20:17). Covenant and Possession Language Throughout Scripture the Lord identifies His chosen as uniquely His: “They will be My people, and I will be their God” (Revelation 21:7). Jesus likewise lays claim to what He purchases: “I will build My church” (Matthew 16:18) and “No one can snatch them out of My hand” (John 10:28). The pronoun marks a covenantal bond sealed by grace and guaranteed by divine fidelity. Discipleship and Obedience The possessive underscores obligation and allegiance. “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments” (John 14:15). His voice, His yoke, His peace, and His joy (John 10:27; Matthew 11:29-30; John 14:27; John 15:11) define the spheres of Christian obedience. To be His disciple is to embrace everything labeled “mine” by the Savior, for that is where freedom is found. Prayer, Worship, and Lament μου shapes petition and praise. Jesus teaches, “Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts” (Matthew 6:11-12), but He Himself retreats to pray, “O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me” (Matthew 26:39). In worship the church responds, “To Him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by His blood—be glory and dominion forever. Amen” (Revelation 1:5-6). Personal possessive language invites believers to pour out heart cries and adoration with the same candor. Witness and Mission Acts 1:8 contains a programmatic promise: “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses.” The possessive seals identity and vocation. Paul reinforces this missional ownership: “I bear on my body the marks of Jesus” (Galatians 6:17). Evangelism and suffering alike are understood as belonging to Christ. Eschatological Promises Jesus pledges, “In My Father’s house are many rooms” (John 14:2) and “I confer on you a kingdom, just as My Father conferred one on Me” (Luke 22:29). The possessive anticipates consummation: His kingdom, His glory, His new creation. Believers are heirs precisely because the inheritance is “kept in heaven for you” (1 Peter 1:4), safeguarded by the One to whom it belongs. Historical and Theological Reflections Early Christian writings outside the New Testament echo the New Testament’s frequent μου, showing how primitive worship was saturated with personal devotion. Patristic sermons often linger on phrases like “My Lord and my God” (John 20:28), affirming both the deity of Christ and the believer’s personal confession. Church history demonstrates that doctrinal clarity and heartfelt piety grow together where the personal possessive is honored. Pastoral and Ministry Applications 1. Assurance: Reminding believers that they are “My sheep” (John 10:27) strengthens security in salvation. In every sphere of Scripture—revelation, redemption, sanctification, and consummation—the simple pronoun μου testifies that the living God binds Himself to His people and claims them as His own. Forms and Transliterations μου mouLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance μεμονωμένη — 1 Occ.μορφῇ — 2 Occ. μορφὴν — 1 Occ. μορφωθῇ — 1 Occ. μόρφωσιν — 2 Occ. ἐμοσχοποίησαν — 1 Occ. μόσχῳ — 1 Occ. μόσχων — 2 Occ. μόσχον — 3 Occ. μόχθῳ — 2 Occ. μουσικῶν — 1 Occ. μυελῶν — 1 Occ. μεμύημαι — 1 Occ. μύθοις — 3 Occ. μύθους — 2 Occ. μυκᾶται — 1 Occ. μυκτηρίζεται — 1 Occ. μυλικὸς — 1 Occ. μύλινον — 1 Occ. μύλῳ — 1 Occ. |
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