G3756 οὐ (ou) — no

Lexical Definition

Strong's Greek G3756

the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not

KJV usage: :--+ long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but.

Etymology: a primary word;

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

negative adverb, originally the gen. of ὅς, spelled οὐκ if followed by a word beginning with a vowel and a smooth breathing, οὐχ if followed by a vowel and rough breathing, not, no, Mt. 5:37; 12:43; 23:37; for the peculiarities of its usage (especially as distinct from μή) consult a grammar

Key Appearances in the New Testament

Matthew 1:25 Matthew 2:18 Matthew 3:11 Matthew 4:4 Matthew 4:7 Matthew 5:14 Matthew 5:17 Matthew 5:18 Matthew 5:20 Matthew 5:21 Matthew 5:26 Matthew 5:27 Matthew 5:33 Matthew 5:36 Matthew 5:37 + 1362 more →

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