μοναὶ
monḗ
mansions
A staying, dwelling, or residence; refers primarily to the act of remaining or abiding, and by extension, to a place (abode or lodging) where one stays or dwells. In certain contexts, indicates a specific, enduring dwelling-place or habitation, sometimes with the nuance of a permanent or prepared residence.
John 14:2 · Word #7
Lexicon G3438
| Lemma | μονή |
| Transliteration | monḗ |
| Strong's | G3438 |
| Definition | A staying, dwelling, or residence; refers primarily to the act of remaining or abiding, and by extension, to a place (abode or lodging) where one stays or dwells. In certain contexts, indicates a specific, enduring dwelling-place or habitation, sometimes with the nuance of a permanent or prepared residence. |
Morphology N NOM F PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | mansions |
| Literal | abiding-places |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | μονή |
| Strong's | G3438 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3438-01
dwelling places
| Morphological Notes | Noun, nominative feminine plural (Gr,N,,,,,NFP); functions as a subject or predicate nominative in plural form. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Dwelling places" reflects the noun’s derivation from μένω (to remain, abide), preserving the sense of places characterized by staying or abiding. The nominative feminine plural form is represented by the plural English rendering. |
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