Strong's G3439 · Greek
μονογενής
monogenes · /mon-og-en-ace'/
Definition
from 3441 and 1096; only-born, i.e. sole:--only (begotten, child).
KJV: only (begotten, child)
Root / derivation: from 3441 and 1096
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered μονογενής across 7 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
7 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Luke3 verses
Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her.
Luke 8:42For he had one only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she lay a dying. But as he went the people thronged him.
Luke 9:38And,2532 behold, a man of the company cried out, saying, Master, I beseech thee, look upon my son: for he is mine only child.
John4 verses
And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
John 1:18No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him.
John 3:16For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
John 3:18He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G3439 (monogenes) mean?
from 3441 and 1096; only-born, i.e. sole:--only (begotten, child).
How many times does G3439 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G3439 (μονογενής) appears in 7 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “begotten.”
How is monogenes translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G3439 is rendered as “begotten” (4×), “only” (2×), “child” (1×).
Where does the Greek word μονογενής come from?
from 3441 and 1096