ΕἸΜΗ, εἰμη
EIMĒ, eimē
Sounds Like: ay-MAY
Translations: except, unless, but, save, only, if not
From the root: ΕΙ, ΜΗ
Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb
Explanation: This is a compound particle formed from the conditional particle 'εἰ' (if) and the negative particle 'μή' (not). It is used to introduce an exception, meaning 'except' or 'unless'. It can also function as an adverb meaning 'only' or 'but'. It often introduces a condition that, if not met, leads to a certain outcome.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Strong’s number: G1508 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
From the same root
No other words from the same root, ΕΙ, ΜΗ, appear in our texts.
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