Strong's Lexicon médamós: By no means, not at all, never Original Word: μηδαμῶς Word Origin: Derived from the Greek words μή (mē, "not") and δαμώς (damós, "at all"), which is a form of δαμάζω (damazō, "to tame" or "to subdue"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent in Strong's Concordance, the concept of strong negation can be found in Hebrew words like אַל (al, Strong's H408) and לֹא (lo, Strong's H3808), which also convey negation or prohibition. Usage: The adverb μηδαμῶς (médamós) is used to express a strong negation or denial. It is an emphatic way of saying "absolutely not" or "by no means." This term is used to convey a definitive rejection or denial of a statement or action. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of ancient Greek language and culture, the use of strong negations like μηδαμῶς was important for clear communication, especially in philosophical, rhetorical, and theological discussions. The Greeks valued precision in language, and such terms were used to avoid ambiguity. In the New Testament, this word reflects the Jewish and early Christian emphasis on clear moral and doctrinal boundaries. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originadverb from médamos; from méde and hamos (anyone) Definition by no means NASB Translation no means (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3365: μηδαμῶςμηδαμῶς (adverb from μηδαμός, and this from μηδέ, and ἆμος someone (perhaps allied with ἅμα, which see)) (from Aeschylus, Herodotus down), by no means, not at all: namely, τοῦτο γένοιτο, in replies after an imperative (A. V. Not so), Acts 10:14; Acts 11:8. (the Sept. for חָלִילָה.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance not so. Adverb from a compound of me and amos (somebody); by no means -- not so. see GREEK me Forms and Transliterations Μηδαμως μηδαμώς Μηδαμῶς Medamos Medamôs Mēdamōs Mēdamō̂sLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 10:14 AdvGRK: Πέτρος εἶπεν Μηδαμῶς κύριε ὅτι NAS: said, By no means, Lord, KJV: Peter said, Not so, Lord; for INT: Peter said In no way Lord for Acts 11:8 Adv |
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