μήποτε
mepote
from μή and ποτέ; not ever; also if (or lest) ever (or perhaps):--if peradventure, lest (at any time, haply), not at all, whether or not.
Matthew 4:6 · Word #26
Lexicon G3379
| Lemma | μήποτε |
| Transliteration | mḗpote |
| Strong's | G3379 |
Morphology CONJ.S
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | CONJ.S — Subordinating Conjunction — Introduces dependent clauses |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | μήποτε |
| Strong's | G3379 |
SIBI-P1 G3379-01
lest-at-any-time
| Morphological Notes | Gr,CS = subordinating conjunction; compound of negative particle μή and temporal adverb ποτέ; indeclinable, introducing clauses of purpose, caution, or apprehension. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering "lest-at-any-time" preserves the compound structure of μή (not) and ποτέ (at any time/ever), expressing a negative purpose or feared possibility. As a subordinating conjunction (Gr,CS), it introduces a dependent clause of caution or prevention, which "lest" accurately reflects while retaining the temporal nuance of "at any time." |
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Word Usage (25 occurrences of G3379)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 4:6 | μήποτε | mepote | |
| Matthew 5:25 | μήποτέ | mepote | |
| Matthew 7:6 | μήποτε | mepote |