Vocabulary Form
μόνος, -η, -ον
Definition

alone, only

Erasmian
Modern
Root
μονο
Frequency
114
GK
3668
Cognates

A monogamous marriage is a marriage in which a person has only one spouse.

Mnemonics

You can't get mono alone!

It's monotonous being alone and speaking only in monosyllables.

Mnemonic Singing

Sufficient is thine arm alone,
and our defense is sure.

Song
Notes

All adjectives can function adverbially. This word does so quite often, usually as an accusative neuter (μόνον).

Biblical Concordance

John 8:29 And the one who sent me is with me; he has not left me alone (monon | μόνον | acc sg masc), for I always do what is pleasing to him.”
John 12:24 I tell you the solemn truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains a single (monos | μόνος | nom sg masc) kernel; but if it dies it produces a great harvest.
John 16:32 Behold, the hour is coming, indeed it has come, when you will be scattered, each to his own place, and you will leave me alone (monon | μόνον | acc sg masc). And yet I am not alone (monos | μόνος | nom sg masc), because the Father is with me.
John 17:3 And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only (monon | μόνον | nom sg masc) true God, and Jesus Christ whom you sent.
Romans 11:3 “Lord, they have killed your prophets, they have torn down your altars, and I alone (monos | μόνος | nom sg masc) am left, and they are seeking my life.”
Romans 16:4 who risked their own necks for my life. Not only (monos | μόνος | nom sg masc) I but also all the churches of the Gentiles are grateful to them.
Romans 16:27 to the only (monō | μόνῳ | dat sg masc) wise God, through Jesus Christ, be the glory forever. Amen.
1 Corinthians 9:6 Or is it only (monos | μόνος | nom sg masc) I and Barnabas who have no right to refrain from working?
1 Corinthians 14:36 Or did the word of God originate with you? Or did it come to you alone (monous | μόνους | acc pl masc)?
Galatians 6:4 But let each one examine his own work, and then he will have reason for boasting in himself alone (monon | μόνον | adverb), and not in comparison with someone else.
Philippians 4:15 And you Philippians know that in the beginning of my gospel ministry, when I left Macedonia, no church joined with me in giving and receiving but you only (monoi | μόνοι | nom pl masc),
Colossians 4:11 and Jesus who is called Justus. These are the are only (monoi | μόνοι | nom pl masc) Jewish These only (monoi | μόνοι | nom pl masc) Christians among my fellow workers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me.
1 Thessalonians 3:1 So when we could bear it no longer, we decided to remain behind at Athens alone (monoi | μόνοι | nom pl masc),
1 Timothy 1:17 Now to the king of ages, incorruptible, invisible, the only (monō | μόνῳ | dat sg masc) God, be honor and glory for all time. Amen.
1 Timothy 6:15 which he will make known at the proper time. To the Blessed and only (monos | μόνος | nom sg masc) Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords,
1 Timothy 6:16 the only (monos | μόνος | nom sg masc) one having immortality, the one dwelling in unapproachable light, whom no person has seen or is able to see, to him be honor and might forever, Amen.
2 Timothy 4:11 Luke alone (monos | μόνος | nom sg masc) is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is useful to me for ministry.
Hebrews 9:7 however into the second room only (monos | μόνος | nom sg masc) the high priest entered, and that only once a year, and not without taking blood, which he offered for himself and for the sins committed unintentionally by the people.
2 John 1:1 The elder to the elect lady and her children, whom I love in truth (and not I alone (monos | μόνος | nom sg masc), but also all who know the truth),
Jude 1:4 For certain men have stolen in unawares — men who long ago were designated for this condemnation — ungodly men who turn the grace of our God into an excuse for blatant immorality, and deny our only (monon | μόνον | adverb) Master and Lord, Jesus Christ.
Jude 1:25 to the only (monō | μόνῳ | dat sg masc) God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, belong glory, majesty, power, and authority, before all time, now and forever. Amen.
Revelation 15:4 Who will not fear you, O Lord, and glorify your name? For you alone (monos | μόνος | nom sg masc) are holy, for all nations will come and worship before you, for your righteous acts have been revealed.”