"a stay in any place; an abode, dwelling, mansion, Jn. 14:2, 23*"
Definition and meaning
a stay in any place; an abode, dwelling, mansion, Jn. 14:2, 23*
In the original Greek the word is written: μονή
Historical context
John wrote for an audience familiar with both Jewish Scripture and Greek philosophy. The logos — the Word — was a term Greek philosophers used for the rational principle underlying the universe. John takes that concept and says: that logos became a person and lived among us. Crucifixion was the Roman execution method designed to maximize public humiliation, reserved for slaves and rebels.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of mone (G3438) across the King James Bible.
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.
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.
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Common questions
Strong's G3438 (mone) is a Greek word that means: a stay in any place; an abode, dwelling, mansion, Jn. 14:2, 23* It appears 2 times in the King James Bible.
The word mone (G3438) appears 2 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G3438 is mone, a Greek word defined as: a stay in any place; an abode, dwelling, mansion, Jn. 14:2, 23*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
mone is a Greek word found in the New Testament.