ΜΕΝΚΑΙ, μενκαι
MENKAI, menkai
Sounds Like: MEN-kai
Translations: indeed and, on the one hand and, and indeed, and also
From the root: ΜΕΝ, ΚΑΙ
Part of Speech: Particle, Conjunction
Explanation: This word appears to be a compound of two separate Koine Greek words: 'ΜΕΝ' (men) and 'ΚΑΙ' (kai), written together without a space. 'ΜΕΝ' is a particle often used to introduce a clause, frequently paired with 'ΔΕ' (de) to indicate a contrast ('on the one hand... on the other hand'). 'ΚΑΙ' is a common conjunction meaning 'and,' 'also,' or 'even.' When combined, 'ΜΕΝΚΑΙ' would emphasize the 'and' or 'also' aspect, perhaps meaning 'and indeed' or 'and also.' It is not a standard single word in Koine Greek, suggesting it might be a scribal error, a specific dialectal usage, or a stylistic choice to combine the particles for emphasis.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Strong’s numbers: G3303 (Lookup on BibleHub), G2532 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Unknown: Yes
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
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