ΜΗΤΙΣ, μητις
MĒTIS, mētis
Sounds Like: MAY-tis
Translations: whether, perhaps, lest, perchance, anyone, anything
From the root: ΜΗΤΙΣ
Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adverb
Explanation: This word functions as an interrogative or indefinite pronoun/adverb. It is often used to introduce an indirect question, expressing doubt or uncertainty, and can be translated as 'whether' or 'perhaps'. It can also introduce a clause expressing fear or caution, meaning 'lest' or 'for fear that'. In some contexts, it can mean 'anyone' or 'anything' when used as an indefinite pronoun.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Strong’s number: G3381 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
From the same root
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- ΜΗΤΙΝΑ — counsel, a counsel, plan, a plan, device, a device
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