G3361 μή (mḗ) — not

Lexical Definition

Strong's Greek G3361

(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether

KJV usage: :--any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without.

Etymology: a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas expresses an absolute denial);

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

a negative particle, can function as a conj, not, for the particulars of its usage, especially as distinguished from that of οὐ, consult a grammar; as a conj., lest, that not, Mt. 5:29, 30; 18:10; 24:6; Mk. 13:36; μή, or μήτι, or μήποτε, when prefixed to an interrogative clause, it expresses an intimation either of the reality of the matters respecting which the question is asked, Mt. 12:23; or the contrary, Jn. 4:12

Key Appearances in the New Testament

Matthew 1:19 Matthew 1:20 Matthew 2:12 Matthew 3:9 Matthew 3:10 Matthew 5:13 Matthew 5:17 Matthew 5:18 Matthew 5:20 Matthew 5:26 Matthew 5:29 Matthew 5:30 Matthew 5:34 Matthew 5:39 Matthew 5:42 + 907 more →

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