Greek · mo-no-ge-NAYS
Only Begotten Son
μονογενής
The Only Begotten — the unique, one-of-a-kind Son of the Father
Symbol: The only heir at the Father's side — uniqueness that shares itself
“No one has ever seen God, but the one and only Son, who is himself God and is in closest relationship with the Father, has made him known.”
John 1:18
Monogenes means one-of-a-kind — Jesus is not one son among many; He is the unique Son who alone makes the Father known.
What the name means
He is the only Son who is God by nature; we are sons by adoption — His uniqueness makes our adoption possible.
He is in the Father's bosom — the closest possible relationship, the eternal intimacy we are invited into.
He has made the Father known — no one has seen God; the only Son has explained Him.
How to pray this name
- Pray: 'Only Begotten Son, You make the Father known to me — I receive Your explanation of Him.'
- Pray it for intimacy — the Only Son invites you into the Father's bosom.
Only Begotten Son, You are God with the Father and You make Him known. Draw me into the intimacy You have eternally shared. In the Mighty Name of Jesus! Amen.
Declaration
Jesus is the only Son — and by Him, I am brought into the Father's family.
Study further
John 3:16 · John 3:18 · 1 John 4:9 · Hebrews 1:5