μὴ
mḗ
not
A particle expressing qualified negation, typically implying subjective, potential, or contingent non-occurrence rather than categorical denial. Used primarily to negate verbs in contexts of wish, exhortation, command, or potentiality; may also introduce prohibitions or warn against possible outcomes. Functions within a variety of moods (especially subjunctive and optative), as well as in dependent clauses (such as purpose, result, fear, or condition). In interrogatives, often suggests a negative answer. In some constructions (e.g., μὴ οὐ), may reinforce or nuance the negation. Frequently appears in compounds or expressions (e.g., ἐὰν μή 'unless', ἵνα μή 'in order that not').
Galatians 3:21 · Word #7
Lexicon G3361
| Lemma | μή |
| Transliteration | mḗ |
| Strong's | G3361 |
| Definition | A particle expressing qualified negation, typically implying subjective, potential, or contingent non-occurrence rather than categorical denial. Used primarily to negate verbs in contexts of wish, exhortation, command, or potentiality; may also introduce prohibitions or warn against possible outcomes. Functions within a variety of moods (especially subjunctive and optative), as well as in dependent clauses (such as purpose, result, fear, or condition). In interrogatives, often suggests a negative answer. In some constructions (e.g., μὴ οὐ), may reinforce or nuance the negation. Frequently appears in compounds or expressions (e.g., ἐὰν μή 'unless', ἵνα μή 'in order that not'). |
Morphology ADV
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADV — Adverb — Modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb |
Common Translation
| Phrase | not |
| Literal | not |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | μή |
| Strong's | G3361 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3361-01
not (contingently)
| Morphological Notes | Adverbial negative particle (Gr,D); used with non-indicative moods and in dependent clauses to express qualified negation. |
| Rendering Rationale | As an adverbial particle of qualified negation, μή negates in non-indicative, potential, or dependent contexts rather than expressing absolute denial. "Not (contingently)" preserves its subjective or potential force distinct from οὐ. |
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