οὐ
ou
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.
Matthew 16:3 · Word #22
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
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADV — Adverb — Modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | οὐ |
| Strong's | G3756 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3756-01
not
| Morphological Notes | Adverb (primary negative particle); indeclinable; used for objective, factual negation in indicative contexts. |
| Rendering Rationale | This form represents the primary Greek adverb of objective, factual negation, expressing absolute denial of a statement or reality. As an indeclinable adverb, it does not change for case, gender, or number, and is best rendered succinctly as “not.” |
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