Strong's Lexicon ei de me(ge): "otherwise," "if not," "but if not" Original Word: εἰ δὲ μήγε Word Origin: A compound of εἰ (ei, "if") and δέ (de, "but") with μήγε (mēge, "not indeed") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for this Greek conjunction, similar conditional expressions can be found in Hebrew, such as אִם־לֹא (im-lo), meaning "if not." Usage: The phrase "εἰ δὲ μήγε" is used in Greek to introduce a conditional clause, often translated as "otherwise" or "if not." It serves to present an alternative or exception to a previously stated condition. In the New Testament, it is used to contrast or provide a different outcome if the initial condition is not met. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of Koine Greek, conjunctions like "εἰ δὲ μήγε" were essential for constructing complex sentences and expressing nuanced logical relationships. This phrase would have been understood by contemporary audiences as a way to introduce a secondary option or consequence, reflecting the logical and rhetorical style of the period. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance or else, if not, otherwise. From ei, de, and me (sometimes with ge added); but if not -- (or) else, if (not, otherwise), otherwise. see GREEK ei see GREEK de see GREEK me see GREEK ge Forms and Transliterations ει μή μη¦γε μή¦γε me mē me¦ge mē¦ge mḗ¦ge mege mēgeLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 6:1 PrtclGRK: εἰ δὲ μή¦γε μισθὸν οὐκ KJV: of them: otherwise ye have INT: if moreover lest reward no Matthew 9:17 Prtcl Luke 5:36 Prtcl Luke 5:37 Prtcl Luke 10:6 Prtcl Luke 13:9 Prtcl Luke 14:32 Prtcl 2 Corinthians 11:16 Prtcl |
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