The meaning of “μενοῦνγε”
Understanding menoûnge reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
nay but, yea doubtless (rather, verily). - so then at least
μενοῦνγε
nay but, yea doubtless (rather, verily). - so then at least
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 11:28 | “But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.” Word: μενοῦνγε (menoûnge) | |
| Romans 9:20 | “Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it, Why hast thou made me thus?” Word: μενοῦνγε (menoûnge) | |
| Romans 10:18 | “But I say, Have they not heard? Yes verily, their sound went into all the earth, and their words unto the ends of the world.” Word: μενοῦνγε (menoûnge) | |
| Philippians 3:8 | “Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,” Word: μενοῦνγε (menoûnge) |