Strong's Lexicon oudamós: By no means, in no way, not at all Original Word: οὐδαμῶς Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word οὐδείς (oudeis), meaning "no one" or "none." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for οὐδαμῶς, similar expressions of strong negation can be found in Hebrew words like לֹא (lo'), meaning "no" or "not," and אַל (al), used for prohibitions or strong negations. Usage: The adverb οὐδαμῶς is used to express a strong negation or denial. It emphasizes the impossibility or absolute negation of an action or state. In the New Testament, it is often used to reinforce the certainty that something will not happen or is not true. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of Koine Greek, the language of the New Testament, adverbs like οὐδαμῶς were employed to provide emphasis and clarity in communication. The use of strong negation was common in both spoken and written Greek to ensure that the speaker's intent was clearly understood. This reflects the broader cultural emphasis on rhetoric and precise language in the Greco-Roman world. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom oudamos (not even one, cf. médamós) Definition by no means NASB Translation no means (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3760: οὐδαμῶςοὐδαμῶς (from οὐδαμός, not even one; and this from οὐδέ and ἆμος (allied perhaps with ἅμα; cf. Vanicek, p. 972; Curtius, § 600)), adverb, from Herodotus (and Aeschylus) down, by no means, in no wise: Matthew 2:6. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance by no meansAdverb from (the feminine) of oudeis; by no means -- not. see GREEK oudeis Forms and Transliterations ουδαμως ουδαμώς οὐδαμῶς oudamos oudamôs oudamōs oudamō̂sLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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