Strong's Lexicon ou mé: not at all, never, by no means Original Word: οὐ μή Word Origin: A combination of οὐ (G3756) and μή (G3361), both of which are Greek particles of negation. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct equivalent in Hebrew for the Greek "οὐ μή," similar emphatic negations can be found using combinations of Hebrew particles such as לֹא (H3808) and אַל (H408). Usage: The phrase "οὐ μή" is a strong double negative in Greek, used to express an emphatic denial or negation. It is often translated as "never" or "by no means" in English. This construction is used to convey absolute certainty that something will not happen or is not true. It is typically found in contexts where the speaker wants to emphasize the impossibility or improbability of an event or action. Cultural and Historical Background: In Koine Greek, the use of double negatives like "οὐ μή" was a common rhetorical device to strengthen the negation. Unlike in English, where double negatives can create a positive, in Greek, they serve to intensify the negative statement. This construction is often found in prophetic or eschatological contexts within the New Testament, underscoring the certainty of God's promises or judgments. HELPS Word-studies 3364 ou mḗ (from 3756 /ou, " not a fact" and 3361 /mḗ, "not a possibility") – a double negative which emphatically conveys, "not a fact . . . not even a possibility!" – literally, "no, no!" [In English, a double negative has a positive meaning. In Greek, a double negative is extra-emphatic, expressing very dramatic, forceful negation.] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originsee ou, and mé. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance anymore, at all, neither, neverI.e. ou and me; a double negative strengthening the denial; not at all -- any more, at all, by any (no) means, neither, never, no (at all), in no case (wise), nor ever, not (at all, in any wise). Compare me ouk. see GREEK me see GREEK me ouk see GREEK ou Forms and Transliterations ουLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance μετριοπαθεῖν — 1 Occ.μετρίως — 1 Occ. μέτρῳ — 4 Occ. μέτρον — 8 Occ. μέτρου — 2 Occ. μετώπων — 4 Occ. μέτωπον — 3 Occ. μετώπου — 1 Occ. μέχρι — 15 Occ. μέχρις — 3 Occ. Μηδαμῶς — 2 Occ. μηδ' — 1 Occ. μηδὲ — 56 Occ. μηδεὶς — 15 Occ. μηδεμίαν — 7 Occ. Μηδὲν — 35 Occ. Μηδένα — 9 Occ. μηδενὶ — 21 Occ. μηδενὸς — 3 Occ. μηθὲν — 1 Occ. |
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