ΩΣΤΕΜΗ, ωστεμη
ŌSTEMĒ, ōstemē
Sounds Like: OH-steh-MEE
Translations: so that not, in order that not, consequently not
From the root: ΩΣΤΕ, ΜΗ
Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb
Explanation: This is a compound word formed from the conjunction 'ὥστε' (hōste), meaning 'so that' or 'consequently', and the negative particle 'μή' (mē), meaning 'not'. It is used to express a negative result or purpose, indicating that something did not happen or should not happen as a consequence of a preceding action or state. It often introduces a clause explaining the negative outcome or intention.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Strong’s numbers: G5620 (Lookup on BibleHub), G3361 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
- Book Four — 5:31
From the same root
No other words from the same root, ΩΣΤΕ, ΜΗ, appear in our texts.
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