οὐκ
ou
did not
Primary meaning: an adverb expressing strong, objective negation, typically preceding a verb or statement to denote the absolute denial or contradiction of an assertion or question. Semantic range includes explicit denial of fact or existence, negation of predicates, or emphatic rejection, often distinguished from μή (mē), which indicates subjective, potential, or conditional negation.
Luke 19:23 · Word #4
Lexicon G3756
| Lemma | οὐ |
| Transliteration | ou |
| Strong's | G3756 |
| Definition | Primary meaning: an adverb expressing strong, objective negation, typically preceding a verb or statement to denote the absolute denial or contradiction of an assertion or question. Semantic range includes explicit denial of fact or existence, negation of predicates, or emphatic rejection, often distinguished from μή (mē), which indicates subjective, potential, or conditional negation. |
Morphology ADV
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| Part of Speech | ADV — Adverb — Modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb |
Common Translation
| Phrase | did not |
| Literal | not |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | οὐ |
| Strong's | G3756 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3756-03
not
| Morphological Notes | Adverb (Gr,D): indeclinable negative particle expressing objective, factual negation; no tense, voice, mood, case, gender, or number. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adverb οὐκ (a phonetic variant of οὐ before certain consonants) expresses strong, objective negation of fact or assertion. "Not" preserves its function as an absolute denial without adding contextual nuance. |
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