An adverb derived from monos ('alone, single'), monon functions overwhelmingly as a restrictive particle meaning 'only' or 'merely' — narrowing a statement to one condition, person, or action. When Jesus says 'only speak a word and my servant will be healed' (Matt 8:8), monon isolates the single sufficient act. In two rare instances during the Transfiguration accounts (Matt 17:8; Mark 9:8), the word shifts from logical restriction to physical solitude: the disciples looked up and saw 'Jesus alone.' Spanish captures both with 'solo/solamente,' while French uses 'seulement' throughout.