μονήmonḗ
a staying, i.e. residence (the act or the place)
Greek (New Testament) · G3438
Meanings
1. in classical Greek
(a) a staying, abiding
(b) continuance (LXX, 1 Maccabees 7:38).
2. In late Gk.
(a) a statson (Paus.)
(b) an abode: John 14:2, John 14:23
(c) a monastery.
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 2 times in the Bible.
- John 14:2 There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you?
- John 14:23 Jesus replied, “All who love me will do what I say. My Father will love them, and we will come and make our home with each of them.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.