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Only-Begotten

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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(μονογενής , from. μόνος, only, and γίνομαι , to be born), an epithet of Jesus Christ, expressive of his peculiar relation to the Godhead (John 1:14, etc.). The term properly means an only child (Luke 7:12). (See SON OF GOD).

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Only-Begotten'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​o/only-begotten.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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