The term "not" is a common English word used to express negation, denial, or prohibition. In the context of the Bible, "not" is frequently used to convey God's commandments, moral teachings, and theological truths. It serves as a critical component in understanding the divine will and human responsibility as revealed in Scripture.

Old Testament Usage

In the Old Testament, "not" is often found in the context of the Ten Commandments, where it is used to prohibit certain actions. For example, Exodus 20:13-17 includes several commandments that begin with "You shall not," such as "You shall not murder" (Exodus 20:13) and "You shall not steal" (Exodus 20:15). These prohibitions are foundational to the moral and ethical teachings of the Old Testament, reflecting God's holiness and His expectations for His people.

The use of "not" also appears in the wisdom literature, such as Proverbs, where it serves to guide righteous living. For instance, Proverbs 3:5 advises, "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding" . Here, "not" emphasizes the importance of relying on divine wisdom rather than human insight.

New Testament Usage

In the New Testament, "not" continues to play a significant role in conveying Jesus' teachings and the apostolic instructions. Jesus often used "not" to clarify the nature of His kingdom and the expectations for His followers. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus states, "Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them" (Matthew 5:17). This use of "not" underscores the continuity and fulfillment of the Old Testament law in Christ.

The Apostle Paul frequently employs "not" in his epistles to delineate the contrast between the life of the flesh and the life of the Spirit. In Romans 8:9, Paul writes, "You, however, are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God lives in you" . Here, "not" is pivotal in distinguishing the believer's new identity in Christ.

Theological Implications

Theologically, the use of "not" in Scripture highlights the concept of divine prohibition and the boundaries set by God for human conduct. It serves as a reminder of the holiness of God and the call for His people to live in accordance with His will. The negations found in Scripture are not merely restrictive but are intended to guide believers toward a life that reflects God's character and purposes.

In summary, the word "not" is a small but powerful term in the biblical text, essential for understanding the moral, ethical, and theological dimensions of God's revelation to humanity. Its usage throughout both the Old and New Testaments underscores the importance of obedience, faith, and the transformative power of God's Word.1. (adv.) Wot not; know not; knows not.

2. (a.) Shorn; shaven.

3. (adv.) A word used to express negation, prohibition, denial, or refusal.

JUDAS, NOT ISCARIOT

(Ioudas ouch ho Iskariotes): One of the Twelve Apostles (John 14:22).

See JUDAS OF JAMES; LEBBAEUS; THADDAEUS.

3761. oude -- and not, neither
... and not, neither. Part of Speech: Conjunction,Negative Transliteration: oude Phonetic
Spelling: (oo-deh') Short Definition: neither, nor, not even Definition ...
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3366. mede -- but not, and not
... but not, and not. Part of Speech: Conjunction,Negative Transliteration: mede Phonetic
Spelling: (may-deh') Short Definition: and not, not even Definition: and ...
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3361. me -- not, that...not, lest (used for qualified negation)
... not, that...not, lest (used for qualified negation). Part of Speech: Particle, Negative
Transliteration: me Phonetic Spelling: (may) Short Definition: not, lest ...
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422. anepaischuntos -- not to be put to shame
... not to be put to shame. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: anepaischuntos
Phonetic Spelling: (an-ep-ah'-ee-skhoon-tos) Short Definition: having no cause ...
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3780. ouchi -- not, not at all
... not, not at all. Part of Speech: Particle, Interrogative; Particle, Negative
Transliteration: ouchi Phonetic Spelling: (oo-khee') Short Definition: by no means ...
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677. aproskopos -- not causing to stumble, not stumbling
... not causing to stumble, not stumbling. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration:
aproskopos Phonetic Spelling: (ap-ros'-kop-os) Short Definition: not offending ...
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50. agnoeo -- to be ignorant, not to know
... to be ignorant, not to know. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: agnoeo Phonetic
Spelling: (ag-no-eh'-o) Short Definition: I do not know, am ignorant of ...
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3764. oudepo -- not yet
... not yet. Part of Speech: Adverb, Negative Transliteration: oudepo Phonetic Spelling:
(oo-dep'-o) Short Definition: not yet, never before Definition: not yet ...
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3777. oute -- and not, neither
... and not, neither. Part of Speech: Conjunction,Negative Transliteration: oute Phonetic
Spelling: (oo'-teh) Short Definition: and not, neither, nor Definition ...
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82. adelos -- unseen, not manifest
... unseen, not manifest. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: adelos Phonetic
Spelling: (ad'-ay-los) Short Definition: unseen, not obvious Definition: unseen ...
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371. in -- not.
... 370, 371. in. 372 . not. Transliteration: in Phonetic Spelling: (een) Short
Definition: not. Word Origin appar. a short. form of ayin Definition not. not ...
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3884. luwle' -- if not, unless
... 3883, 3884. luwle'. 3884a . if not, unless. Transliteration: luwle' Phonetic
Spelling: (loo-lay') Short Definition: except. except, had not, if ...
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1115. bilti -- not, except
... 1114, 1115. bilti. 1116 . not, except. Transliteration: bilti Phonetic
Spelling: (bil-tee') Short Definition: no. Word Origin from ...
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409. al -- not.
... 408, 409. al. 410 . not. Transliteration: al Phonetic Spelling: (al) Short
Definition: not. Word Origin (Aramaic) corresponding to al Definition not. not ...
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408. al -- not (a subjective neg.)
... al. 409 . not (a subjective neg.). Transliteration: al Phonetic Spelling: (al)
Short Definition: no. ... nay, neither, never, no, nor, not, nothing, rather than. ...
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2962. terem -- not yet, ere, before that
... terem. 2963 . not yet, ere, before that. Transliteration: terem Phonetic Spelling:
(teh'-rem) Short Definition: before. Word Origin a prim. ... before, ere, not yet ...
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3808. lo -- not
... not. Transliteration: lo or lo or loh Phonetic Spelling: (lo) Short Definition:
no. Word Origin a prim. ... 3:11) {lo}; a primitive particle; not (the simple or abs. ...
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336. i -- not.
... 335, 336. i. 337 . not. Transliteration: i Phonetic Spelling: (ee) Short
Definition: not. Word Origin a prim. adverb Definition not. island ...
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1077. bal -- not
... 1076, 1077. bal. 1078 . not. Transliteration: bal Phonetic Spelling:
(bal) Short Definition: no. Word Origin from balah Definition ...
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516. al-tashcheth -- "destroy not," a phrase in Psalm titles.
... al-tashcheth. 517 . "destroy not," a phrase in Psalm titles. ... Word Origin from al
and shachath Definition "destroy not," a phrase in Psalm titles. Al-taschith ...
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Weep Not.
... WEEP NOT. WEEP NOT. 7,6,7,6,3,3,7,7. "Weine nicht!". ... [3]B. Schmolk. transl., Sarah
Findlater, 1854. Weep not"Jesus lives on high,. O sad and wearied one! ...
//christianbookshelf.org/borthwick/hymns from the land of luther/weep not.htm

Fear Not.
... (Psalm xxxvii:1-11; Matthew vi:19-34, Philippians iv:6-7. American Revision.) Fear
Not. ... Our Canadian neighbors seem not to be wholly strangers to worry. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/gordon/quiet talks on service/fear not.htm

I am Not
... I Am Not. Heinrich Suso John 1:21. "I am not;" O words unwelcome. To the lips
of men". "I am not;" O words that lead us. Back to God again! ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/bevan/hymns of ter steegen suso and others/i am not.htm

What it is Not.
... PREPARATORY GRACE. XVIII. What It Is Not. ... The Methodist errs in saying that God does
not care for the sinner until He suddenly arrests him in his sinful way. ...
/.../kuyper/the work of the holy spirit/xviii what it is not.htm

Marvel Not
... MARVEL NOT. "Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.""John
3:7. EVERY man comes into the world wrapped in an atmosphere ...
//christianbookshelf.org/drummond/the ideal life/marvel not.htm

'Swear not at All'
... ST. MATTHEW Chaps. I to VIII 'SWEAR NOT AT ALL'. ... But I say unto you, Swear
not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne: 35. ...
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Not Far and not In
... NOT FAR AND NOT IN. 'Thou art not far from the kingdom of God.'"Mark 12:34, 'A bruised
reed He will not break, and the smoking flax He will not quench.'. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture d/not far and not in.htm

Fear Not
... Fear Not. A Sermon ... "Fear not, thou worm Jacob, and ye men of Israel; I will help
thee, saith the Lord and thy redeemer the Holy one of Israel.""Isaiah 41:14. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 3 1857/fear not.htm

Some Things You Should not Do.
... SOME THINGS YOU SHOULD NOT DO. Do not forget to pray. Do not waste any moments
in idleness. Do not use slang words in your conversation. ...
/.../food for the lambs or helps for young christians/some things you should not.htm

It is not to the Philosophers that we Resort for Information About ...
... Chapter I."It is Not to the Philosophers that We Resort for Information
About the Soul But to God. [1489] [1490] Having discussed ...
/.../tertullian/a treatise on the soul/chapter i it is not to.htm

Not (69137 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (adv.) Wot not; know not; knows not. 2. (a.) Shorn;
shaven. ... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. JUDAS, NOT ISCARIOT. ...
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The-not-beloved (1 Occurrence)
The-not-beloved. Thenceforth, The-not-beloved. Theocanus .
Multi-Version Concordance The-not-beloved (1 Occurrence). ...
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Not-my-people (1 Occurrence)
Not-my-people. Notions, Not-my-people. Notorious . Multi-Version
Concordance Not-my-people (1 Occurrence). Romans 9:25 ...
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Slack (19 Occurrences)
... 3. (superl.) Lax; not tense; not hard drawn; not firmly extended; as, a slack
rope. 4. (superl.) Weak; not holding fast; as, a slack hand. ...
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Knewest (11 Occurrences)
... Matthew 25:26 His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant,
thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not...
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Slight (13 Occurrences)
... 1. (a.) Inconsiderable; unimportant; insignificant; not severe; weak; gentle; --
applied in a great variety of circumstances; as, a slight (ie, feeble) effort ...
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Sinneth (25 Occurrences)
... that he behaveth himself uncomely toward his virgin, if she pass the flower of her
age, and need so require, let him do what he will, he sinneth not: let them ...
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Veiled (23 Occurrences)
... Veiled (23 Occurrences). Matthew 10:26 Fear them not, however; there is nothing
veiled which will not be uncovered, nor secret which will not become known. ...
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Simple (40 Occurrences)
... 1. (a.) Single; not complex; not infolded or entangled; uncombined; not compounded;
not blended with something else; not complicated; as, a simple substance; a ...
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Quenched (22 Occurrences)
... Mark 9:44 'where their worm doesn't die, and the fire is not quenched.' (WEB KJV
WEY BBE DBY WBS YLT). Mark 9:45 If your foot causes you to stumble, cut it off. ...
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