μήτι
mḗti
Interrogative particle introducing a question expecting a negative answer; it marks a question in which the expected or desired answer is 'no,' often conveying doubt, disbelief, or rhetorical negation. It is sometimes used to express incredulity or to prompt denial from the respondent.
Matthew 7:16 · Word #7
Lexicon G3385
| Lemma | μήτι |
| Transliteration | mḗti |
| Strong's | G3385 |
| Definition | Interrogative particle introducing a question expecting a negative answer; it marks a question in which the expected or desired answer is 'no,' often conveying doubt, disbelief, or rhetorical negation. It is sometimes used to express incredulity or to prompt denial from the respondent. |
Morphology T
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Lexical Info
| Lemma | μήτι |
| Strong's | G3385 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3385-01
surely not?
| Morphological Notes | Particle (T); interrogative particle formed from μή (negation) + τι (indefinite neuter pronoun); no inflection for case, gender, or number. |
| Rendering Rationale | μήτι is a composite interrogative particle (μή + τι) introducing a question that expects a negative answer. “Surely not?” captures the anticipatory negation and rhetorical doubt inherent in the particle form. |
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