Original Word: μου
Part of Speech: Pronoun
Transliteration: mou
Pronunciation: moo
Phonetic Spelling: (moo)
Definition: my, mine
Meaning: I, me, mine own, my

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root ἐγώ (egō), meaning "I."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent of "μου" is often expressed through possessive suffixes attached to nouns, such as -י (yod) for "my" in Hebrew. Examples include:

- H430 (אֱלֹהִים, Elohim) with the suffix י (my God)

- H1 (אָב, Ab) with the suffix י (my father)

Usage: The Greek pronoun "μου" is a possessive pronoun used to indicate ownership or association. It is commonly translated into English as "my" or "mine." In the New Testament, "μου" is frequently used to denote personal possession or relationship, often in the context of familial, spiritual, or personal connections.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of possession was not only about ownership of physical objects but also about relationships and identity. The use of "μου" in the New Testament reflects the intimate and personal nature of relationships, whether between individuals or between believers and God. The possessive pronoun underscores the personal nature of faith and the close relationship between Jesus and His followers.

Word Origin
a simpler form of emou, see egó.

I, me, mine own, my.

The simpler form of emou; of me -- I, me, mine (own), my.

see GREEK emou

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