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μονή G3438

G3438 is the Greek word μονή, transliterated monḗ. The King James Version most often renders it mansions.

Word: μονήTransliteration: monḗLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

a staying, i.e. residence (the act or the place).

Where it comes from

from G3306 (μένω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

mansions 1×abode 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: abode, mansion.

Verses using μονή

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

John 14:2 · KJV

In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.

John 14:23 · KJV

Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.

Common questions

What does Strong's G3438 mean?

G3438 is the Greek word μονή (monḗ), meaning a staying, i.e. residence (the act or the place).

How is G3438 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it mansions (1 time), abode (1 time).

How many times does G3438 appear in the Bible?

μονή (monḗ) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G3438 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G3306 (μένω).

Nearby entries

G3435 · μολύνω — to soil (figuratively)G3436 · μολυσμός — a stain; i.e. (figuratively) immorality G3437 · μομφή — blame, i.e. (by implication), a fault G3439 · μονογενής — only-born, i.e. sole G3440 · μόνον — merely G3441 · μόνος — remaining, i.e. sole or single; by implication, mere

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