μοί

The Greek personal pronoun μοί is the dative singular form of ἐγώ (egō, "I"). It functions to indicate the indirect object of a verb, expressing the recipient of an action, the person for whom something is done, or sometimes possession. Its meaning is highly dependent on the context of the surrounding verb and prepositions, if any. Unlike the nominative case which denotes the subject, or the accusative which denotes the direct object, the dative highlights a relationship of benefit, interest, or proximity to the action.

In theological contexts, μοί often appears in crucial statements of divine revelation, personal commitment, or divine-human interaction. For instance, when Jesus speaks of what the Father has given "to me" (John 17:12) or when individuals respond to divine commands, saying "be it unto me according to thy word" (Luke 1:38), the pronoun underscores a personal and individual relationship. It frequently emphasizes a deeply personal connection between the speaker and the divine will or a specific event.

Its usage covers a wide range from mundane requests, such as "give me the portion of goods" (Luke 15:12), to profound statements concerning devotion or divine communication, as in "this people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth" (Matthew 15:8). The pronoun highlights the personal dimension of these interactions, whether it is a request, a statement of faith, or a divine communication directed specifically to an individual.