What does εἰ · δέ · μή mean in the Bible?
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Greek · G1487, G1161, G3361
εἰ δὲ μήγε
If, whether, that, etc. · but, and, etc. · not
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εἰ G1487 if, whether, that, etc.
Pronunciation ei
Marks logical conditions and indirect questions; distinguishes reality-level assumptions from hypothetical or contrary-to-fact scenarios.
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δέ G1161 but, and, etc.
Pronunciation dé
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μή G3361 not
Pronunciation mḗ
Subjective negation: denies what one thinks or believes, not absolute fact; used with non-indicative moods
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What does εἰ δὲ μήγε (ei de mēge) mean in the Bible?
εἰ · δέ · μή is a Greek phrase meaning "But if not.".
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Evidence Summary
Greek phrase. But if not.
Strong's G1487, G1161, G3361
Lexical occurrences 0 verses Source Gloss
But if not.
Sources
MorphGNT Strong's Dictionary XML — CC0 1.0 Public Domain
Open Scriptures Hebrew Bible (morphhb/OSHB) — CC BY 4.0
Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon — CC BY 4.0
Berean Standard Bible (BSB) source-word alignment - CC0 Public Domain