Original Word: μία
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: mia
Pronunciation: mee'-ah
Phonetic Spelling: (mee'-ah)
Definition: one
Meaning: first, one, other

first, one, other.

Irregular feminine of heis; one or first -- a (certain), + agree, first, one, X other.

see GREEK heis

Word Origin
fem. of heis, q.v.

STRONGS NT 3391: μία

μία, see under εἰς.

Word Origin: Feminine form of the Greek numeral εἷς (heis), which means "one."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of "one" in Hebrew is often represented by the word אֶחָד (echad), Strong's Hebrew 259. This term similarly denotes unity or singularity and is used throughout the Old Testament in various contexts, including the Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4), which declares the oneness of God.

Usage: The word "μία" appears in the New Testament to indicate "one" in contexts where the noun it modifies is feminine. It is used in various passages to denote a single entity or unit, often in reference to time, objects, or people.

Context: The Greek word "μία" is frequently used in the New Testament to express the concept of singularity or unity, particularly in contexts involving feminine nouns. It is the feminine counterpart to the masculine "εἷς" and the neuter "ἕν." This term is often found in the Gospels and Epistles, where it can denote a specific day, such as "the first day of the week" (e.g., Matthew 28:1, Mark 16:2, Luke 24:1, John 20:1), or to emphasize the uniqueness or singularity of an object or person.

In the context of the resurrection narrative, "μία" is used to describe the day of the week when the women discovered the empty tomb, highlighting the significance of the event occurring on "the first day of the week." This usage underscores the transition from the Sabbath to the Lord's Day in early Christian worship.

Additionally, "μία" can be found in parables and teachings of Jesus, where it emphasizes the importance of a single item or individual, such as in the parable of the lost sheep (Luke 15:4) or the lost coin (Luke 15:8). In these instances, the use of "μία" underscores the value and importance of each individual in the eyes of God.

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