What does οὐχί · λέγω · σύ mean in the Bible?
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Greek · G3780, G3004, G4771
οὐχί, λέγω ὑμῖν
Not indeed · to say · thou
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οὐχίG3780not indeed
Pronunciationouchí
Open lexicon entry →λέγωG3004to say
Pronunciationlégō
Emphasizes meaning and thought content of speech, not mere utterance; what is said corresponds to thought
Open lexicon entry →σύG4771thou
Pronunciationsý
Nominative form emphasizes identity or creates contrast; elsewhere often renders Hebrew covenant formulas
Open lexicon entry →What does οὐχί, λέγω ὑμῖν (ouchi, legō hymin) mean in the Bible?
οὐχί · λέγω · σύ is a Greek phrase meaning "No; I say to you.".
Full entry for οὐχί, λέγω ὑμῖν (G3780, G3004, G4771) · Open the biblical lexicon
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Evidence Summary
Greek phrase. No; I say to you.
Strong'sG3780, G3004, G4771
Lexical occurrences0 versesSource Gloss
No; I say to you.