μονογενοῦς
monogenḗs
only begotten
Single or unique of its kind, only one in a category or relationship; in familial contexts, refers to an only child, especially an only son or daughter. Also denotes singularity or uniqueness more broadly—something or someone without parallel or equal, often in reference to an entity's distinctive nature, status, or relationship, especially in expressions emphasizing exceptional or unique character (e.g., 'one and only').
John 3:18 · Word #20
Lexicon G3439
| Lemma | μονογενής |
| Transliteration | monogenḗs |
| Strong's | G3439 |
| Definition | Single or unique of its kind, only one in a category or relationship; in familial contexts, refers to an only child, especially an only son or daughter. Also denotes singularity or uniqueness more broadly—something or someone without parallel or equal, often in reference to an entity's distinctive nature, status, or relationship, especially in expressions emphasizing exceptional or unique character (e.g., 'one and only'). |
Morphology ADJ.S GEN M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADJ.S — Substantive Adjective — An adjective functioning as a noun |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | only begotten |
| Literal | only-begotten |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | μονογενής |
| Strong's | G3439 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3439-03
of the unique one
| Morphological Notes | Substantive adjective; genitive masculine singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive masculine singular substantive adjective is rendered with "of" to preserve the genitive case, while "unique one" reflects the core sense of being the only one of its kind or in a distinct relationship. |
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