Berean Strong's Lexicon menoun and menounge: Indeed, rather, on the contrary Original Word: μενοῦν and μενοῦνγε Word Origin: A combination of μέν (men, "indeed") and οὖν (oun, "therefore"), with γε (ge, "indeed") added for emphasis in μενοῦνγε. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for μενοῦν and μενοῦνγε, similar emphatic or corrective conjunctions in Hebrew might include אֲבָל (aval, "but") or כִּי אִם (ki im, "but rather"). Usage: The Greek words μενοῦν and μενοῦνγε are used to introduce a statement that corrects or intensifies a previous assertion. They serve to affirm or emphasize a point, often in contrast to what has been previously stated. These conjunctions are used to redirect the focus or to provide a stronger affirmation of truth. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of ancient Greek rhetoric and discourse, conjunctions like μενοῦν and μενοῦνγε were employed to clarify or correct misunderstandings, to emphasize a point, or to introduce a more accurate perspective. This usage reflects the importance of precision and clarity in communication, especially in theological and philosophical discussions. HELPS Word-studies 3304 menoúnge (from 3303 /mén, "indeed"; 3767 /oún, "therefore"; and 1065 /gé, "really") – properly, therefore really indeed. 3304 (menoúnge) is often translated, yea rather, indeed on the contrary. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom men, oun and ge Definition rather, on the contrary NASB Translation contrary (1), indeed (1), more than (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3304: μενουγγεμενουγγε (μενοῦν γέ L Tr) (μέν, οὖν, γέ), nay surely, nay rather; three times in answers by which what was previously said is corrected (and standing at the beginning of the clause, contrary to Attic usage where μέν οὖν is never so placed; cf. Sturz, De dial. Mac. et Alex., p. 203f; Lob. ad Phryn., p. 342; (Buttmann, 370f (318); Winer's Grammar, § 61, 6)): Luke 11:28 (where T Tr WH μενοῦν); Romans 9:20; Romans 10:18; also Philippians 3:8 (where L G Tr μέν οὖν, WH μέν οὖν γέ), and Nicet. ann. 21, 11. 415 (p. 851, Bekker edition). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance rather, on the contraryFrom Not Used and oun and ge; so then at least -- nay but, yea doubtless (rather, verily). see GREEK Not Used see GREEK oun see GREEK ge Forms and Transliterations Μενουν Μενοῦν μενουνγε μενούνγε μενοῦνγε Menoun Menoûn menounge menoûn'geLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Luke 11:28 PrtclGRK: δὲ εἶπεν Μενοῦν μακάριοι οἱ KJV: said, Yea rather, blessed INT: moreover said Yes rather blessed they who Romans 9:20 Prtcl Romans 10:18 Prtcl Strong's Greek 3304 |
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