μὴ
me
a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas οὐ expresses an absolute denial); (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas οὐ expects an affirmative one)) whether:--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. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also ἐὰν μή, ἵνα μή, οὐ μή, μῆκος, μηκύνω, μήν, μὴ οὐκ.
Hebrews 4:7 · Word #20
Lexicon G3361
| Lemma | μή |
| Transliteration | mḗ |
| Strong's | G3361 |
Morphology ADV
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADV — Adverb — Modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | μή |
| Strong's | G3361 |
SIBI-P1 G3361-01
not (qualified/volitional negation)
| Morphological Notes | Particle (adverb of negation), indeclinable. Used primarily with non-indicative moods and in conditional, purpose, or prohibitive constructions. |
| Rendering Rationale | The particle μή expresses a qualified or contingent negation, typically used with non-indicative moods (subjunctive, imperative, infinitive, participle) and in prohibitions or dependent clauses. Rendering it as "not (qualified/volitional negation)" preserves its distinction from οὐ, which conveys objective or factual denial. |
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Word Usage (1041 occurrences of G3361)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 1:19 | μὴ | me | not |
| Matthew 1:20 | μὴ | me | not |
| Matthew 2:12 | μὴ | me | not |