Berean Strong's Lexicon mé pós: Lest somehow, lest perhaps, in case Original Word: μὴ πώς Word Origin: From the negative particle μὴ (mē) and the enclitic particle πώς (pós), which is a form of the interrogative pronoun. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for the Greek conjunction μὴ πώς, similar expressions of caution or concern can be found in Hebrew using phrases like פֶּן (pen), meaning "lest." Usage: The phrase μὴ πώς is used in the New Testament to express a concern or caution, often introducing a clause that describes a potential negative outcome or undesirable situation. It is typically translated as "lest somehow" or "lest perhaps," indicating a warning or preventative measure. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, language was often used to convey caution or to prevent undesirable outcomes. The use of μὴ πώς reflects a common rhetorical device in ancient Greek literature, where speakers or writers would express concern over potential negative consequences. This reflects a cultural emphasis on foresight and prudence. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originsee mé and pós Definition lest perhaps, whether perhaps NASB Translation fear (2), otherwise (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3381: μήπωςμήπως (G T, or μή πῶς L Tr WH) (μή and πῶς), (from Homer down); 1. a conjunction, lest in any way, lest perchance; a. in final sentences, with an aorist subjunctive, preceded by a present 1 Corinthians 9:27; preceded by an aorist, 2 Corinthians 2:7; 2 Corinthians 9:4. b. after verbs of fearing, taking heed: with an aorist subjunctive — after βλέπειν, 1 Corinthians 8:9; after φοβεῖσθαι, Acts 27:29 R; 2 Corinthians 11:3; 2 Corinthians 12:20; with a perfect indicative, to indicate that what is feared has actually taken place (Winer's Grammar, § 56, 2 b. α.; Buttmann, 242 (209)), Galatians 4:11; with an aorist subjunctive, the idea of fearing being suppressed, Romans 11:21 Rec. (Buttmann, § 148, 10; cf. Winer's Grammar, 474 (442)). 2. an interrogative particle, whether in any way, whether by any means: in an indirect question, with an indicative present (of a thing still continuing) and aorist (of a thing already done), Galatians 2:2 (I laid before them the gospel etc., namely, inquiring, whether haply etc.; Paul expects a negative answer, by which lie wished his teaching concerning Christ to be approved by the apostles at Jerusalem, yet by no means because he himself had any doubt about its soundness, but that his adversaries might not misuse the authority of those apostles in assailing tiffs teaching, and thereby frustrate his past and present endeavors; cf. Holmann at the passage (Buttmann, 353 (303). Others, however, take τρέχω as a subjunctive, and render lest haply I should be running etc.; see Winer's Grammar, 504f (470), cf. Ellicott at the passage)). with the indicative (of a thing perhaps already done, but which the writer wishes had not been done) and the aorist subjunctive (of a thing future and uncertain, which he desires God to avert) in one and the same sentence, 1 Thessalonians 3:5 (where μήπως depends on γνῶναι; cf. Schott, Lünemann (Ellicott), at the passage; (Buttmann, 353 (304); Winer's Grammar, 505 (470))). Or me pos (may poce) from me and pos; lest somehow -- lest (by any means, by some means, haply, perhaps). see GREEK me see GREEK pos Englishman's Concordance μὴν — 1 Occ.μὴν — 1 Occ. μῆνα — 2 Occ. μῆνας — 14 Occ. μηνὶ — 1 Occ. ἐμήνυσεν — 1 Occ. μηνύσαντα — 1 Occ. μηνύσῃ — 1 Occ. μηνυθείσης — 1 Occ. Μήποτε — 1 Occ. μηρὸν — 1 Occ. μήτε — 34 Occ. μήτηρ — 32 Occ. μητέρα — 26 Occ. μητέρας — 2 Occ. μητρὶ — 11 Occ. μητρὸς — 12 Occ. μήτι — 17 Occ. μήτιγε — 1 Occ. μήτραν — 1 Occ. |
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