οὐχὶ
ouchí
An emphatic particle of negation: not at all, certainly not, by no means. Used to strengthen the denial expressed by οὐ (ou), especially in questions expecting a negative answer or in statements with strong negative force. The particle often conveys a sense of surprise, insistence, or correction, intensifying the rejection of what is denied.
Matthew 6:25 · Word #21
Lexicon G3780
| Lemma | οὐχί |
| Transliteration | ouchí |
| Strong's | G3780 |
| Definition | An emphatic particle of negation: not at all, certainly not, by no means. Used to strengthen the denial expressed by οὐ (ou), especially in questions expecting a negative answer or in statements with strong negative force. The particle often conveys a sense of surprise, insistence, or correction, intensifying the rejection of what is denied. |
Morphology T
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Lexical Info
| Lemma | οὐχί |
| Strong's | G3780 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3780-01
certainly not
| Morphological Notes | Particle (T); emphatic negative particle with no inflection for case, gender, or number. |
| Rendering Rationale | The particle intensifies the basic negation οὐ, expressing a strong, emphatic denial. "Certainly not" preserves this intensified force without adding contextual nuance. |
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