ΜΗΔʼ, μηδʼ
MĒDʼ, mēdʼ
Sounds Like: mayd
Translations: and not, nor, not even, neither, not
From the root: ΜΗ, ΔΕ
Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb
Explanation: This word is an elided form of ΜΗΔΕ (mede), meaning 'and not', 'nor', or 'not even'. It is a compound word formed from the negative particle ΜΗ (me), which expresses a subjective or conditional negation, and the conjunction ΔΕ (de), meaning 'but' or 'and'. It is used to introduce a negative clause or to connect two negative statements, often implying a prohibition or a strong denial. The elision (indicated by the apostrophe) occurs when it precedes a word beginning with a vowel.
Inflection: Does not inflect (elided form of an indeclinable word)
Strong’s number: G3361 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
- 1 Peter — 5:3
From the same root
No other words from the same root, ΜΗ, ΔΕ, appear in our texts.
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