Greek · Strong's G3361 · Particle

μή

mē

not

1086times used
954verses
27books

How it's translated

Definition

μή,

subjective negative particle,

used where the negation depends on a condition or hypothesis, expressed or understood, as distinct from οὐ, which denies absolutely. μή is used where one thinks a thing is not, as distinct from an absolute negation. As a general rule, οὐ negatives the indic, μή the other moods, incl, ptcp. [In LXX for אֵין ,אַיִן ,אַל ]

I. As a neg. adv., not;

1. with ref. to thought or opinion: Jhn.3:18, Tit.1:11, 2Pe.1:9.

2. In delib. questions, with subjc. (M, Pr., 185): Mrk.12:14, Rom.3:8.

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Its meaning group

Affirmation, Negation › Negation 89% of uses

Affirmation, Negation › Markers for a Negative Response to Questions 6% of uses

Relations › Purpose 5% of uses

Time › Duration of Time with Reference to Some Point of Time: Until, Delay, Still, From 0% of uses

Words with a similar meaning

Between Hebrew and Greek

In the Greek Old Testament (the Septuagint), this word translates these Hebrew words, which helps show what New Testament writers heard in it:

Where it appears

Matthewacross the New TestamentRevelation

…and 17 more books.

Every verse

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