3366. méde

Lexicon

méde: nor, neither, not even

Original Word: μηδέ
Part of Speech: Conjunction,Negative
Transliteration: méde
Pronunciation: may-deh'
Phonetic Spelling: (may-deh')
Definition: nor, neither, not even
Meaning: and not, not even, neither…nor.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

neither, nor, not

From me and de; but not, not even; in a continued negation, nor -- neither, nor (yet), (no) not (once, so much as).

see GREEK me

see GREEK de

HELPS Word-studies

3366 mēdé (a conjunction, derived from 3361 /mḗ, "subjectively not" and 1161 /dé, "moreover, next") – properly, not even, nor moreover, neither.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from mé and de
Definition
but not, and not
NASB Translation
either (1), even (5), none (1), nor (16), or (21), or even (1), thereby (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 3366: μηδέ

μηδέ (μή, which see, and δέ) (from Homer down), a negative disjunctive conjunction; (cf. Winers Grammar, § 55, 6; Buttmann, § 149, 13);

1. used in continuing a negation or prohibition, but not, and not, neither; preceded by μή — either so that the two negatives have one verb in common: preceded by μή with a participle, Matthew 22:23; Mark 12:24; by μή with a present subjunctive, 1 Corinthians 5:8 (here L marginal reading present indicative); 1 John 3:18; by μή with imperative, Matthew 6:25; Luke 10:4; Luke 12:22; Luke 14:12; 1 John 2:15; by μή with an aorist subjunctive 2 person plural, Matthew 10:9f; by εἰς τό μή, 2 Thessalonians 2:2 L T Tr WH; — or so that μηδέ has its own verb: preceded by ὅς ἐάν (ἄν) μή, Matthew 10:14; Mark 6:11; by ἵνα μή, John 4:15; by ὅπως μή, Luke 16:26; with a participle after μή with a participle, Luke 12:47; 2 Corinthians 4:2; with an imperative after μή with imperative, John 14:27; Romans 6:12; Hebrews 12:5; μηδενί ἐπιτίθει, followed by μηδέ with imperative 1 Timothy 5:22; with 2 person of the aorist subjunctive after μή with 2 person of the aorist subjunctive, Matthew 7:6; Matthew 23:9; Luke 17:23; Colossians 2:21; 1 Peter 3:14; after μηδέ with an aorist subjunctive Mark 8:26 (T reads μή for the first μηδέ, T WH Tr marginal reading omit the second clause); after μηδένα with an aorist subjunctive, Luke 3:14 (Tdf. repeats μηδένα); μηδέ ... μηδέ with 1 person plural present subjunctive, 1 Corinthians 10:8f (see below); παραγγέλλω followed by μή with inf ... μηδέ with an infinitive, Acts 4:18; 1 Timothy 1:4; 1 Timothy 6:17; καλόν τό μή ... μηδέ with an infinitive Romans 14:21; with the genitive absolute after μήπω with the genitive absolute, Romans 9:11; with imperative after εἰς τό μή, 1 Corinthians 10:7; μηδέ is repeated several times in a negative exhortation after εἰς τό μή in 1 Corinthians 10:7-10.

2. not even (Latinne ... quidem): with an infinitive after ἔγραψα, 1 Corinthians 5:11; after ὥστε, Mark 2:2; Mark 3:20 (where R G T badly μήτε (cf. Winers Grammar, 489f (456); Buttmann, pp. 367, 369)); with a present imperative, Ephesians 5:3; 2 Thessalonians 3:10.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: A combination of μή (mē, Strong's 3361) meaning "not" and δέ (de, Strong's 1161) meaning "but" or "and."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for μηδέ, similar concepts of negation can be found in Hebrew conjunctions such as וְלֹא (v'lo, "and not") or אַל (al, "not"), which are used to connect negative clauses or commands in the Hebrew Bible.

Usage: μηδέ is used in the New Testament to connect clauses or phrases in a negative sense, often to continue a negation from a previous statement. It serves to emphasize the exclusion or denial of additional elements or actions.

Context: The Greek conjunction μηδέ is a critical component in the syntax of New Testament Greek, serving to extend or continue a negation. It is frequently employed in contexts where multiple actions, qualities, or entities are being denied or excluded. The use of μηδέ underscores the comprehensive nature of the negation, ensuring that no part of the statement is left unaddressed.

In the Berean Standard Bible, μηδέ appears in various contexts, often in moral or ethical instructions where certain behaviors or attitudes are being prohibited. For example, in Matthew 6:25, Jesus instructs, "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes?" Here, the use of μηδέ emphasizes the comprehensive nature of the command not to worry about any aspect of life.

Another example is found in 1 Thessalonians 5:22, "Abstain from every form of evil." The use of μηδέ in the surrounding verses helps to build a holistic picture of Christian conduct, where believers are called to avoid not only overtly sinful actions but also any appearance or form of evil.

Theologically, μηδέ serves to reinforce the call to holiness and complete devotion to God, leaving no room for compromise or partial obedience. It reflects the biblical principle that following Christ involves a total transformation of life, where believers are called to reject all forms of sin and embrace righteousness fully.

Forms and Transliterations

μὴ μηδ μηδ' μηδε μηδέ μηδὲ μήδε me mē mḕ med mēd med' mēd' mede medè mēde mēdè

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 6:25 Conj
GRK: τί πίητε μηδὲ τῷ σώματι
NAS: you will drink; nor for your body,
KJV: ye shall drink; nor yet for your
INT: what you should drink nor the body

Matthew 7:6 Conj
GRK: τοῖς κυσίν μηδὲ βάλητε τοὺς
KJV: unto the dogs, neither cast
INT: to the dogs nor cast the

Matthew 10:9 Conj
GRK: κτήσησθε χρυσὸν μηδὲ ἄργυρον μηδὲ
NAS: Do not acquire gold, or silver, or
KJV: neither gold, nor silver, nor
INT: take along gold nor silver nor

Matthew 10:9 Conj
GRK: μηδὲ ἄργυρον μηδὲ χαλκὸν εἰς
NAS: silver, or copper for your money
KJV: nor silver, nor brass in
INT: nor silver nor money in

Matthew 10:10 Conj
GRK: εἰς ὁδὸν μηδὲ δύο χιτῶνας
NAS: a bag for [your] journey, or even two
KJV: for [your] journey, neither two coats,
INT: for [the] way nor two tunics

Matthew 10:10 Conj
GRK: δύο χιτῶνας μηδὲ ὑποδήματα μηδὲ
NAS: for [your] journey, or even two coats,
KJV: two coats, neither shoes, nor
INT: two tunics nor sandals nor

Matthew 10:10 Conj
GRK: μηδὲ ὑποδήματα μηδὲ ῥάβδον ἄξιος
NAS: two coats, or sandals, or
KJV: neither shoes, nor yet staves: for
INT: nor sandals nor a staff worthy [is]

Matthew 10:14 Conj
GRK: δέξηται ὑμᾶς μηδὲ ἀκούσῃ τοὺς
NAS: does not receive you, nor heed
KJV: receive you, nor hear your
INT: will receive you nor will hear the

Matthew 22:29 Conj
GRK: τὰς γραφὰς μηδὲ τὴν δύναμιν
NAS: the Scriptures nor the power
KJV: the scriptures, nor the power
INT: the Scriptures nor the power

Matthew 23:10 Conj
GRK: μηδὲ κληθῆτε καθηγηταί
KJV: Neither be ye called masters:
INT: Neither be called leaders

Matthew 24:20 Conj
GRK: ὑμῶν χειμῶνος μηδὲ σαββάτῳ
NAS: will not be in the winter, or on a Sabbath.
KJV: in the winter, neither on
INT: of you in winter nor on a Sabbath

Mark 2:2 Conj
GRK: μηκέτι χωρεῖν μηδὲ τὰ πρὸς
NAS: room, not even near
KJV: room to receive [them], no, not so much as about
INT: no more to have space not even at

Mark 3:20 Conj
GRK: δύνασθαι αὐτοὺς μηδὲ ἄρτον φαγεῖν
NAS: that they could not even eat
INT: they are able so much as them even bread to eat

Mark 6:11 Conj
GRK: δέξηται ὑμᾶς μηδὲ ἀκούσωσιν ὑμῶν
NAS: that does not receive you or listen
KJV: receive you, nor hear you,
INT: will receive you nor hear you

Mark 8:26 Conj
GRK: αὐτοῦ λέγων Μηδὲ εἰς τὴν
NAS: saying, Do not even enter
KJV: house, saying, Neither go into
INT: of him saying Neither into the

Mark 8:26 Conj
GRK: κώμην εἰσέλθῃς Μηδὲ εἴπης τινὶ
KJV: into the town, nor tell [it] to any
INT: village might you enter nor may tell [it] to any one

Mark 12:24 Conj
GRK: τὰς γραφὰς μηδὲ τὴν δύναμιν
NAS: the Scriptures or the power
KJV: the scriptures, neither the power
INT: the Scriptures nor the power

Mark 13:15 Conj
GRK: μὴ καταβάτω μηδὲ εἰσελθάτω τι
NAS: must not go down, or go
KJV: the house, neither enter
INT: not let him come down nor go in any thing

Luke 3:14 Conj
GRK: Μηδένα διασείσητε μηδὲ συκοφαντήσητε καὶ
NAS: by force, or accuse [anyone] falsely,
KJV: to no man, neither accuse [any] falsely;
INT: No one oppress nor accuse falsely and

Luke 12:22 Conj
GRK: τί φάγητε μηδὲ τῷ σώματι
NAS: you will eat; nor for your body,
KJV: ye shall eat; neither for the body,
INT: what you should eat nor the body

Luke 14:12 Conj
GRK: φίλους σου μηδὲ τοὺς ἀδελφούς
NAS: your friends or your brothers
KJV: thy friends, nor thy brethren,
INT: friends of you nor the brothers

Luke 14:12 Conj
GRK: ἀδελφούς σου μηδὲ τοὺς συγγενεῖς
NAS: or your brothers or your relatives or
KJV: thy brethren, neither thy kinsmen,
INT: brothers of you nor the relatives

Luke 14:12 Conj
GRK: συγγενεῖς σου μηδὲ γείτονας πλουσίους
NAS: or your relatives or rich neighbors,
KJV: kinsmen, nor [thy] rich
INT: relatives of you nor neighbors rich

Luke 16:26 Conj
GRK: μὴ δύνωνται μηδὲ ἐκεῖθεν πρὸς
NAS: to you will not be able, and [that] none may cross over
KJV: you cannot; neither can they pass to
INT: not are able nor from there to

Luke 17:23 Conj
GRK: μὴ ἀπέλθητε μηδὲ διώξητε
KJV: not after [them], nor follow [them].
INT: not go forth nor follow

Strong's Greek 3366
57 Occurrences

μηδ' — 1 Occ.
μηδὲ — 56 Occ.