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μή G3361
G3361 is the Greek word μή, transliterated mḗ. The King James Version most often renders it not.
What it means
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas G3756 (οὐ) expects an affirmative one)) whether.
Where it comes from
a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas G3756 (οὐ) expresses an absolute denial).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 600 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without.
Verses using μή
The first 40 of 587 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 1:19 · KJV
Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily.
Matthew 1:20 · KJV
But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.
Matthew 2:12 · KJV
And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way.
Matthew 3:9 · KJV
And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.
Matthew 3:10 · KJV
And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
Matthew 5:17 · KJV
Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.
Matthew 5:29 · KJV
And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.
Matthew 5:30 · KJV
And if thy right hand offend thee, cut it off, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.
Matthew 5:34 · KJV
But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God’s throne:
Matthew 5:39 · KJV
But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Matthew 5:42 · KJV
Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.
Matthew 6:1 · KJV
Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.
Matthew 6:2 · KJV
Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
Matthew 6:3 · KJV
But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:
Matthew 6:7 · KJV
But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
Matthew 6:8 · KJV
Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.
Matthew 6:13 · KJV
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
Matthew 6:16 · KJV
Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
Matthew 6:18 · KJV
That thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto thy Father which is in secret: and thy Father, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly.
Matthew 6:19 · KJV
Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
Matthew 6:25 · KJV
Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?
Matthew 6:31 · KJV
Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?
Matthew 6:34 · KJV
Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
Matthew 7:1 · KJV
Judge not, that ye be not judged.
Matthew 7:6 · KJV
Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.
Matthew 7:9 · KJV
Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone?
Matthew 7:10 · KJV
Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent?
Matthew 7:19 · KJV
Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
Matthew 7:26 · KJV
And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand:
Matthew 8:28 · KJV
And when he was come to the other side into the country of the Gergesenes, there met him two possessed with devils, coming out of the tombs, exceeding fierce, so that no man might pass by that way.
Matthew 9:15 · KJV
And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber mourn, as long as the bridegroom is with them? but the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken from them, and then shall they fast.
Matthew 9:36 · KJV
But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd.
Matthew 10:5 · KJV
These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter ye not:
Matthew 10:9 · KJV
Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses,
Matthew 10:10 · KJV
Nor scrip for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman is worthy of his meat.
Matthew 10:19 · KJV
But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak.
Matthew 10:26 · KJV
Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known.
Matthew 10:28 · KJV
And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
Matthew 10:31 · KJV
Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.
Matthew 10:34 · KJV
Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.
Common questions
What does Strong's G3361 mean?
G3361 is the Greek word μή (mḗ), meaning (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas G3756 (οὐ) expects an affirmative one)) whether.
How is G3361 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it not (485 times), no (50 times), god forbid (15 times), lest (14 times), neither (8 times), among others.
How many times does G3361 appear in the Bible?
μή (mḗ) is tagged in 587 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3361 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas G3756 (οὐ) expresses an absolute denial).
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