ΜΗΠΩΣ, μηπως
MĒPŌS, mēpōs
Sounds Like: MAY-pohs
Translations: perhaps, lest, whether perhaps, surely not, perchance
From the root: ΜΗΠΩΣ
Part of Speech: Adverb
Explanation: This is a compound adverb formed from the negative particle ΜΗ (mē) and the indefinite adverb ΠΩΣ (pōs). It is used in questions to express doubt or to expect a negative answer, often translated as 'surely not?' or 'can it be that?'. It can also be used after verbs of fearing or caution, meaning 'lest' or 'for fear that', indicating a negative outcome is feared.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Strong’s number: G3381 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
- Sirach — 28:26
Tischendorf's Greek New Testament
- 1 Corinthians — 8:9, 9:27
- 2 Corinthians — 2:7, 9:4, 11:3, 12:20
- Galatians — 2:2, 4:11
- 1 Thessalonians — 3:5
From the same root
No other words from the same root, ΜΗΠΩΣ, appear in our texts.
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