Definition
μονή, -ῆς, ἡ
(μένω), [in LXX: 1Ma.7.38 * ;]
1. in cl.,
(a) a staying, abiding;
(b) continuance (LXX, 1 with)
2. In late Gk.,
(a) a statson (Paus.);
(b) an abode: John 14:2, 23;
(with) a monastery (cf. MM, iii, xvi; so in MGr.).
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- John 14:2μοναὶ · roomsIn My Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you?
- John 14:23μονὴν · Our homeJesus replied, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word. My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him.