Greek adjective · G3441
μόνος
monosmon'-os
As
110 uses in the Greek text, one for each word STEP Bible has tagged with this key
Concordance spelling: mónos
Word page · Part of the concordance, one page for every word of the Hebrew and Greek text. Strong's G3441is this word's number in James Strong's 1890 index of the King James Bible.
- 23 of 27New Testament books
- 12spellings
- 1meaning
The definition in full
Strong's key (1890) · G3441
remaining, i.e. sole or single; by implication, mere
The King James renders it: alone, only, by themselves.
James Strong, The Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (1890), public domain. Strong indexed the King James text, and this site quotes his entry as that index.
Summary
monos is rendered "As". It stands 110 times in the Greek text, across twenty-three books.
- Fourteen of the uses stand in John, more than in any other book.
- Its one listed meaning is "As".
- Its first use in canonical order opens the ledger below.Matthew 4:4But Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”
- The Greek text spells it twelve different ways.
The first use
But Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”
Matthew 4:4μόνῳ
The first use, in the order of the New Testament's books.
Where the word stands
The word stands in twenty-three of the 27 New Testament books.
What the word means
The word carries one meaning: As.
Each meaning, and the words it is translated by
| Meaning | Tagged as | Where |
|---|---|---|
| As | Tagged as
| WhereMatthew 9:21She said to herself, “If only I touch His cloak, I will be healed.” |
The words built on the same word-part
Each word below begins with the same letters this one begins with. A shared word-part shows a family. It does not settle what any one of them means, so each word carries its own uses on its own page. Scholars call that shared part the stem.
| Word | Written | Meaning | Uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| μονογενής | monogenes | unique | Uses9 |
| μόνον | monon | only | Uses2 |
| μονόφθαλμος | monophthalmos | one-eyed | Uses2 |
| μονόω | monoo | to leave alone | Uses1 |
All 110, in canonical order
Every use, in order
Every use, grouped by book, with its verse.
12 spellings and their grammar
STEP Bible tags every word of the Hebrew and Greek text with its spelling and its grammar. Both lists below count the rows printed underneath, written out in English, with the code beside each one as it was tagged.
How it is spelled
- μόνον69
- μόνος18
- μόνῳ6
- μόνοι4
- μόνους3
- μόνας2
- μόνον.¶2
- μόνου2
- μόνα1
- μόνην1
- μόνοις;¶1
- μόνος.¶1
The grammar of each form
- adjective · accusative (object) · neuter singular60A-ASN
- adjective · nominative (subject) · masculine singular19A-NSM
- adjective · accusative (object) · masculine singular11A-ASM
- adjective · dative (“to / for”) · masculine singular6A-DSM
- adjective · nominative (subject) · masculine plural4A-NPM
- adjective · accusative (object) · masculine plural3A-APM
- adjective · accusative (object) · feminine plural2A-APF
- adjective · genitive (“of”) · masculine singular2A-GSM
- adjective · accusative (object) · neuter plural1A-APN
- adjective · accusative (object) · feminine singular1A-ASF
- adjective · dative (“to / for”) · masculine plural1A-DPM
Matthew
thirteen uses
But Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”
- μόνῳmonoadjective · dative (“to / for”) · masculine singulartagged: alone
“Away from Me, Satan!” Jesus declared. “For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only.’”
- μόνῳmonoadjective · dative (“to / for”) · masculine singulartagged: alone
And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even Gentiles do the same?
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: only
The centurion answered, “Lord, I am not worthy to have You come under my roof. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed.
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: only
She said to herself, “If only I touch His cloak, I will be healed.”
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: only
He entered the house of God, and he and his companions ate the consecrated bread, which was not lawful for them to eat, but only for the priests.
- μόνοις;¶monoisadjective · dative (“to / for”) · masculine pluraltagged: alone
After He had sent them away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. When evening came, He was there alone,
- μόνοςmonosadjective · nominative (subject) · masculine singulartagged: alone
and begged Him just to let them touch the fringe of His cloak. And all who touched Him were healed.
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: only
And when they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus.
- μόνον.¶mononadjective · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: alone
If your brother sins against you, go and confront him privately. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over.
- μόνουmonouadjective · genitive (“of”) · masculine singulartagged: alone
Seeing a fig tree by the road, He went up to it but found nothing on it except leaves. “May you never bear fruit again!” He said. And immediately the tree withered.
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: alone
“Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “if you have faith and do not doubt, not only will you do what was done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ it will happen.
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: only
No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.
- μόνοςmonosadjective · nominative (subject) · masculine singulartagged: alone
Mark
six uses
As soon as Jesus was alone with the Twelve and those around Him, they asked Him about the parable.
- μόναςmonasadjective · accusative (object) · feminine pluraltagged: alone
But Jesus overheard their conversation and said to Jairus, “Do not be afraid; just believe.”
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: only
He instructed them to take nothing but a staff for the journey—no bread, no bag, no money in their belts—
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: alone
When evening came, the boat was in the middle of the sea, and Jesus was alone on land.
- μόνοςmonosadjective · nominative (subject) · masculine singulartagged: alone
After six days Jesus took with Him Peter, James, and John, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. There He was transfigured before them.
- μόνουςmonousadjective · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: alone
Suddenly, when they looked around, they saw no one with them except Jesus.
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: alone
Luke
ten uses
But Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone.’”
- μόνῳmonoadjective · dative (“to / for”) · masculine singulartagged: alone
But Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only.’”
- μόνῳmonoadjective · dative (“to / for”) · masculine singulartagged: only
But the scribes and Pharisees began thinking to themselves, “Who is this man who speaks blasphemy? Who can forgive sins but God alone?”
- μόνοςmonosadjective · nominative (subject) · masculine singulartagged: sole
He entered the house of God, took the consecrated bread and gave it to his companions, and ate what is lawful only for the priests to eat.”
- μόνουςmonousadjective · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: solely
But Jesus overheard them and said to Jairus, “Do not be afraid; just believe, and she will be healed.”
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: only
One day as Jesus was praying in private and the disciples were with Him, He questioned them: “Who do the crowds say I am?”
- μόναςmonasadjective · accusative (object) · feminine pluraltagged: solitary
After the voice had spoken, only Jesus was present with them. The disciples kept this to themselves, and in those days they did not tell anyone what they had seen.
- μόνοςmonosadjective · nominative (subject) · masculine singulartagged: alone
But Martha was distracted by all the preparations to be made. She came to Jesus and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her to help me!”
- μόνηνmonenadjective · accusative (object) · feminine singulartagged: alone
Peter, however, got up and ran to the tomb. And after bending down and seeing only the linen cloths, he went away, wondering to himself what had happened.
- μόναmonaadjective · accusative (object) · neuter pluraltagged: alone
One of them, named Cleopas, asked Him, “Are You the only visitor to Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in recent days?”
- μόνοςmonosadjective · nominative (subject) · masculine singulartagged: alone
John
fourteen uses
Because of this, the Jews tried all the harder to kill Him. Not only was He breaking the Sabbath, but He was even calling God His own Father, making Himself equal with God.
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: only
How can you believe if you accept glory from one another, yet do not seek the glory that comes from the only God?
- μόνουmonouadjective · genitive (“of”) · masculine singulartagged: only
Then Jesus, realizing that they were about to come and make Him king by force, withdrew again to a mountain by Himself.
- μόνος.¶monosadjective · nominative (subject) · masculine singulartagged: alone
The next day, the crowd that had remained on the other side of the sea realized that only one boat had been there, and that Jesus had not boarded it with His disciples, but they had gone away alone.
- μόνοιmonoiadjective · nominative (subject) · masculine pluraltagged: alone
But even if I do judge, My judgment is true, because I am not alone; I am with the Father who sent Me.
- μόνοςmonosadjective · nominative (subject) · masculine singulartagged: alone
He who sent Me is with Me. He has not left Me alone, because I always do what pleases Him.”
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: alone
and not only for the nation, but also for the scattered children of God, to gather them together into one.
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: only
Meanwhile a large crowd of Jews learned that Jesus was there. And they came not only because of Him, but also to see Lazarus, whom He had raised from the dead.
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: only
Truly, truly, I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a seed; but if it dies, it bears much fruit.
- μόνοςmonosadjective · nominative (subject) · masculine singulartagged: alone
“Then, Lord,” Simon Peter replied, “not only my feet, but my hands and my head as well!”
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: only
“Look, an hour is coming and has already come when you will be scattered, each to his own home, and you will leave Me all alone. Yet I am not alone, because the Father is with Me.
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: alone
- μόνοςmonosadjective · nominative (subject) · masculine singulartagged: alone
Now this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent.
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: only
I am not asking on behalf of them alone, but also on behalf of those who will believe in Me through their message,
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: only
Acts
eight uses
For the Holy Spirit had not yet fallen upon any of them; they had simply been baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus.
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: only
Meanwhile those scattered by the persecution that began with Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the message only to Jews.
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: solely
He had been instructed in the way of the Lord and was fervent in spirit. He spoke and taught accurately about Jesus, though he knew only the baptism of John.
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: only
And you can see and hear that not only in Ephesus, but in nearly the whole province of Asia, Paul has persuaded a great number of people to turn away. He says that man-made gods are no gods at all.
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: only
There is danger not only that our business will fall into disrepute, but also that the temple of the great goddess Artemis will be discredited and her majesty deposed—she who is worshiped by all the province of Asia and the whole world.”
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: only
Then Paul answered, “Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: only
“Short time or long,” Paul replied, “I wish to God that not only you but all who hear me this day may become what I am, except for these chains.”
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: only
“Men, I can see that our voyage will be filled with disaster and great loss, not only to ship and cargo, but to our own lives as well.”
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: only
Romans
thirteen uses
Although they know God’s righteous decree that those who do such things are worthy of death, they not only continue to do these things, but also approve of those who practice them.
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: only
Is God the God of Jews only? Is He not the God of Gentiles too? Yes, of Gentiles too,
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: only
And he is also the father of the circumcised who not only are circumcised, but who also walk in the footsteps of the faith that our father Abraham had before he was circumcised.
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: only
Therefore, the promise comes by faith, so that it may rest on grace and may be guaranteed to all Abraham’s offspring—not only to those who are of the law, but also to those who are of the faith of Abraham. He is the father of us all.
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: only
Now the words “it was credited to him” were written not only for Abraham,
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: alone
Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: only
Not only that, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: only
Not only that, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies.
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: only
Not only that, but Rebecca’s children were conceived by one man, our father Isaac.
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: only
including us, whom He has called not only from the Jews, but also from the Gentiles?
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: only
“Lord, they have killed Your prophets and torn down Your altars. I am the only one left, and they are seeking my life as well”?
- μόνοςmonosadjective · nominative (subject) · masculine singulartagged: alone
Therefore it is necessary to submit to authority, not only to avoid punishment, but also as a matter of conscience.
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: only
who have risked their lives for me. Not only I but all the churches of the Gentiles are grateful to them.
- μόνοςmonosadjective · nominative (subject) · masculine singulartagged: only
1 Corinthians
four uses
A wife is bound to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is free to marry anyone she wishes, as long as he belongs to the Lord.
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: only
Or are Barnabas and I the only apostles who must work for a living?
- μόνοςmonosadjective · nominative (subject) · masculine singulartagged: only
Did the word of God originate with you? Or are you the only ones it has reached?
- μόνουςmonousadjective · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: only
If our hope in Christ is for this life alone, we are to be pitied more than all men.
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: only
2 Corinthians
five uses
and not only by his arrival, but also by the comfort he had received from you. He told us about your longing, your mourning, and your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced all the more.
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: only
And this is my opinion about what is helpful for you in this matter: Last year you were the first not only to give, but even to have such a desire.
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: only
More than that, this brother was chosen by the churches to accompany us with the offering—the gracious gift we administer to honor the Lord Himself and to show our eagerness to help.
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: only
For we are taking great care to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of men.
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: only
For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints, but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God.
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: only
Galatians
seven uses
They only heard the account: “The man who formerly persecuted us is now preaching the faith he once tried to destroy.”
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: Only
They only asked us to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do.
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: Only
I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by works of the law, or by hearing with faith?
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: only
Nevertheless, it is good to be zealous if it serves a noble purpose—at any time, and not only when I am with you.
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: only
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.
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: but
Each one should test his own work. Then he will have reason to boast in himself alone, and not in someone else.
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: alone
Those who want to make a good impression outwardly are trying to compel you to be circumcised. They only do this to avoid persecution for the cross of Christ.
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: only
Ephesians
one use
far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in the present age but also in the one to come.
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: only
Philippians
four uses
Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending side by side for the faith of the gospel,
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: Only
Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling.
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: only
He was sick indeed, nearly unto death. But God had mercy on him, and not only on him but also on me, to spare me sorrow upon sorrow.
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: alone
And as you Philippians know, in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church but you partnered with me in the matter of giving and receiving.
- μόνοιmonoiadjective · nominative (subject) · masculine pluraltagged: alone
Colossians
one use
Jesus, who is called Justus, also sends greetings. These are the only Jews among my fellow workers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me.
- μόνοιmonoiadjective · nominative (subject) · masculine pluraltagged: only
1 Thessalonians
four uses
because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power, in the Holy Spirit, and with great conviction—just as you know we lived among you for your sake.
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: only
For not only did the message of the Lord ring out from you to Macedonia and Achaia, but your faith in God has gone out to every place, so that we have no need to say anything more.
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: only
We cared so deeply that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God, but our own lives as well. That is how beloved you have become to us.
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: only
So when we could bear it no longer, we were willing to be left on our own in Athens.
- μόνοιmonoiadjective · nominative (subject) · masculine pluraltagged: alone
2 Thessalonians
one use
For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work, but the one who now restrains it will continue until he is taken out of the way.
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: only
1 Timothy
four uses
Now to the King eternal, immortal, and invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.
- μόνῳmonoadjective · dative (“to / for”) · masculine singulartagged: only
At the same time they will also learn to be idle, going from house to house and being not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies, discussing things they should not mention.
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: only
which the blessed and only Sovereign One—the King of kings and Lord of lords—will bring about in His own time.
- μόνοςmonosadjective · nominative (subject) · masculine singulartagged: alone
He alone is immortal and dwells in unapproachable light. No one has ever seen Him, nor can anyone see Him. To Him be honor and eternal dominion! Amen.
- μόνοςmonosadjective · nominative (subject) · masculine singulartagged: alone
2 Timothy
three uses
A large house contains not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay. Some indeed are for honorable use, but others are for common use.
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: only
From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: only
Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, because he is useful to me in the ministry.
- μόνοςmonosadjective · nominative (subject) · masculine singulartagged: alone
Hebrews
three uses
But only the high priest entered the second room, and then only once a year, and never without blood, which he offered for himself and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance.
- μόνοςmonosadjective · nominative (subject) · masculine singulartagged: only
They consist only in food and drink and special washings—external regulations imposed until the time of reform.
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: only
At that time His voice shook the earth, but now He has promised, “Once more I will shake not only the earth, but heaven as well.”
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: only
James
two uses
Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves.
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: only
As you can see, a man is justified by his deeds and not by faith alone.
- μόνον.¶mononadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: alone
1 Peter
one use
Servants, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and gentle, but even to those who are unreasonable.
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: only
1 John
two uses
He Himself is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: only
This is the One who came by water and blood, Jesus Christ—not by water alone, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit who testifies to this, because the Spirit is the truth.
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: only
2 John
one use
The elder, To the chosen lady and her children, whom I love in the truth—and not I alone, but also all who know the truth—
- μόνοςmonosadjective · nominative (subject) · masculine singulartagged: only
Jude
two uses
For certain men have crept in among you unnoticed—ungodly ones who were designated long ago for condemnation. They turn the grace of our God into a license for immorality, and they deny our only Master and Lord, Jesus Christ.
- μόνονmononadjective · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: only
to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority through Jesus Christ our Lord before all time, and now, and for all eternity. Amen.
- μόνῳmonoadjective · dative (“to / for”) · masculine singulartagged: to only
Revelation
one use
Who will not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before You, for Your righteous acts have been revealed.”
- μόνοςmonosadjective · nominative (subject) · masculine singulartagged: alone
Where it leads
How the numbers are counted
Every count on this page comes from STEP Bible's tagged Hebrew and Greek text, the same text the ledger prints. A use is counted once each time the tagging marks a word with this key.
Spellings are counted as the Greek text spells them, with the sentence's own punctuation taken off the word first, so a form that ends a clause is not counted as a second spelling.
The family is read from the lexicon by the stem the two words share, with the accents off, and a person or a place named on the stem is left out.
